Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
4. Secure the small boot clamp (1) using J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench.
Torque the small boot clamp (1) to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.). Check the gap dimension on the clamp ear.
Important: Assemble the joint with the convolute retainer in the correct position. The boot will be damaged if the joint assembly does not meet the
specified dimension.
5. Install the convolute retainer over the inboard boot, capturing 3 convolutions.
6. Install the first spacer ring and tripot spider assembly onto the halfshaft bar, with the counterbore towards the end of the halfshaft bar.
7. Push the first spacer ring and the tripot spider assembly onto the halfshaft bar far enough to allow for installation of the second spacer ring in the
groove at the end of the halfshaft bar.
8. Install the second spacer ring in the groove at the end of the halfshaft bar.
