Rio L4-1.6L (2004)
2. Tap the assembly onto the shaft by using a hammer and brass drift.
3. Install the tripod assembly retaining ring.
4. Fill the CV joint outer race with 3.5 oz. (100 mg) of the specified grease.
5. Install the outer race over the tripod joint and install the wire ring bearing retainer.
6. Position the CV joint boot. Make sure the boot is fully seated in the grooves in the shaft and outer race.
7. Extend or compress the joint as necessary until the distance between the CV joint boot clamp grooves measures 2.66 inch (67.5 mm).
8. Insert a dulled screwdriver blade between the boot and the outer bearing race to allow trapped air to escape from the boot.
9. Install new boot clamp(s) wrap the clamps around the boots in a clockwise direction, pull tight with pliers, and bend the locking tabs to secure in
position.
NOTE:
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Always use new bands.
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Bands should install so that their pointed ends initially point in forward direction of rotation.
10. Using a boot band tool, place pincer jaws in closing hooks of boot band.
