Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
6. Position the large-diameter end of the boot over the edge of the housing. Insert lip of the boot into the locating groove at the edge of the housing
(Fig. 23).
7. Insert small lip onto locating groove in shaft.
8. Install small boot clamp in the boot groove. Verify that the boot and lip are properly positioned on the shaft. Position the clamp locating tabs in the
slots and tighten the clamp tool (Fig. 24).
NOTE: Squeeze tool handles to complete tightening the clamp
9. Position the large-diameter end of the boot on the C/V joint housing.
10. After the inner joint boot small clamp is installed, the inboard hub must be set to a service build length.
a. Compress the inner hub down the connector shaft.
b. Use a small blunt drift between the large end and the boot seal to relieve the pressure.
c. The distance edge of the lip to the edge of the flange should be 181.00 mm (7.13 inch). This will eliminate excess air that can cause a
ballooning affect and possibly cause damage to the boot.
11. Verify that the boot is not twisted and that it is correctly positioned on the housing.
12. Install large clamp on the boot and tighten the clamp with clamp tool (Fig. 24).
