Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Fig. 15 Halfshaft Assembled Length
Fig. 16 CV Boot Clamp Installation
6.
Remove excess grease from boot exterior. Move CV joint in or out as necessary to adjust halfshaft to length as shown in Fig. 15. After halfshaft
length has been determined, expel any built up air pressure from boot by inserting a dull screwdriver between boot and outer bearing and allowing
air to escape.
7.
Install large boot clamp with suitable crimping pliers tool No. D87P-1098-A or equivalent.
8.
Right side inboard CV joints use a re-usable low profile large boot clamp. Do not install clamp with crimping pliers. To install boot
proceed as follows:
a. With boot seated in groove, install clamp.
b. Engage hook (C) in window, Fig. 16.
c. Using low profile boot clamp installation pliers tool No. D87P-1090-A or equivalent, place pincer jaws in closing hooks (A and B).
d. Pull closing hooks together, when 1 and 2 are above locking hooks (D and E) spring tab will press window over locking hooks and engage
clamp.
9.
Install new circlip. Do not over expand or twist the circlip during installation. To install properly, start one end in the groove and work the
circlip over the stub shaft and into the circlip groove.
