Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2001)
6. Spread ears apart on CV joint assembly to interconnecting shaft retaining ring (Fig. 31).
7. Slide outer CV joint assembly off end of interconnecting shaft.
8. Slide sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
9. Thoroughly clean and inspect outer CV joint assembly and interconnecting joint for any signs of excessive wear. If any parts show signs of
excessive wear, the half shaft assembly will require replacement. Component parts of these half shaft assemblies are not serviceable.
INSTALLATION
1. Slide the new small diameter seal boot retaining clamp onto the interconnecting shaft. Then slide the replacement outer CV joint assembly sealing
boot onto the interconnecting shaft.
2. Install the outer CV joint assembly onto the interconnecting shaft. Joint is installed on interconnecting shaft, by pushing interconnecting shaft into
outer CV joint, until retaining ring is seated in groove on interconnecting shaft (Fig. 32). Verify that the retaining ring is fully seated into groove
on interconnecting shaft.
3. Distribute 1/2 the amount of grease provided in seal boot service package (DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF GREASE) into outer CV joint
assembly housing. Put the remaining amount into the sealing boot.
