Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
5. Inspect CV joint grease for contamination.
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If the CV joints are operating satisfactorily, and the grease does not appear to be contaminated, add grease and replace front wheel driveshaft
joint boot.
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If the lubricant appears contaminated, proceed with a complete CV joint disassembly and inspection.
6. Remove circlip located near the end of the shaft. Discard the circlip. A new circlip is supplied with both the front wheel driveshaft joint boot
replacement kit and CV joint. The stop ring, located just below the circlip, should be removed only if it is damaged, worn or otherwise
unserviceable.
CAUTION: DO NOT reuse circlip. Replace used circlip with a new circlip before assembly.
7. Clamp front wheel driveshaft joint in a vise. Care should be taken not to damage front wheel dust shield.
NOTE: The vise must be equipped with jaw caps to prevent damage to the shaft splines. Vise jaw caps are made of copper, brass, wood or other
soft material. They are slipped over the steel jaws of the vise so as not to scratch or nick finished surfaces.
