Town & Country V6-4.0L (2008)
10. Insert a trim stick (4)between the CV joint housing and the sealing boot insert to vent inner CV joint assembly. When inserting trim stick
between tripod housing and sealing boot ensure trim stick is held flat and firmly against the tripod housing. If this is not done damage to
the sealing boot can occur.
11. With trim stick inserted between sealing boot insert and the CV joint housing, position the interconnecting shaft so it is at the center of its travel in
the tripod joint housing. Remove the trim stick from between the sealing boot insert and the CV joint housing. This procedure will equalize the
air pressure in the CV joint, preventing premature sealing boot failure.
12. Clamp CV joint sealing boot to CV joint, using required procedure for type of boot clamp application.
CRIMP TYPE BOOT CLAMP
If seal boot uses crimp type boot clamp (1), use the following procedure to install the retaining clamp.
1. Place Crimping Tool C-4975-A (3) over bridge of clamp.
2. Tighten nut on Crimping Tool C-4975-A (3) until jaws on tool are closed completely together, face to face.
LATCHING TYPE BOOT CLAMP
