Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
c. The distance edge of the lip to the edge of the flange should be 190.00 mm (7.48 inch). This will eliminate excess air that can cause a balloon
affect and possibly cause damage to the boot.
7. Verify that the boot is not twisted and that it is correctly positioned on the housing.
8. Install the large ladder clamp on the boot and secure as done with the small ladder clamps.
9. Slide the outer C/V joint boot small clamp onto shaft.
10. Slide outer C/V joint boot onto shaft and into position on shaft.
11. Install small clamp to boot as done above.
12. Install large boot clamp over outer C/V joint.
13. Install outer cv joint to shaft.
14. Install large boot clamp to boot and C/V joint.
15. Install the C/V driveshaft.