Optima V6-2.7L VIN 8 (2006)
1. Wrap tape around the drive shaft splines (G.I. side) to prevent damage to the boots.
2. Before installing the boots place a new clamps to the small boot ends and install them to the drive shaft.
3. After aligning the matchmark, place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the A.C. joint.
4. Using suitable tool and hammer, tap in the tripod to the drive shaft.
5. Install new snap ring.
6. Add specified grease to the A.C. joint and boot as much as wiped away at the time of inspection.
Specified grease: CENTURY
Grease quantity (gr.)
In the boot ................................................................................................................................................................................ 70 plus or minus 5
In the joint .............................................................................................................................................................................. 115 plus or minus 5
7. Apply specified grease to the G.I. joint and boot.
Specified grease: One luber GKN
Grease quantity (gr.)
In the boot ................................................................................................................................................................................ 60 plus or minus 5
In the joint .............................................................................................................................................................................. 100 plus or minus 5
8. Align the matchmarks and install the G.I. joint to the shaft.
9. Install the boots.
NOTE:
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Make sure that 2 boots are on the shaft groove.
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Make sure that the 2 boots are not stretched.
