Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
1. Lubricate the outer CV joint with grease.
2. Install the outer CV boot on the front drive halfshaft.
3. Install a new front drive halfshaft bearing retainer circlip.
4. Using a soft-face hammer, install the outer CV joint by gently tapping it onto the front drive halfshaft.
5. Remove any excess grease on the mating surfaces and slide the outer front drive halfshaft joint boot onto the outer CV joint.
6. Adjust the outer CV boot spacing and remove any excess air trapped in the outer front drive halfshaft boot using a cloth-covered screwdriver.
7. Using the special tool, install the 2 new outer CV boot clamps.
8. Position the inner CV boot on the front drive halfshaft.
