DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
11. Place approximately half of the grease from the service kit in the boot. Use the remainder of the grease to repack the housing.
12. Install the trilobal tripot bushing to the housing. Ensure the trilobal tripot bushing is flush with the face of the housing.
13. Position the larger new clamp on the boot.
14. Slide the housing over the spider assembly on the bar.
15. Slide the large diameter of the boot (2), with the larger clamp in place (3), over the outside of the trilobal tripot bushing and locate the lip of the
boot in the groove.
Important: The boot (2) must not be dimpled, stretched out or out of shape in any way. If the boot (2) is not shaped correctly, carefully insert a thin,
flat, blunt tool (no sharp edges) between the large boot opening and the trilobal tripot bushing to equalize the pressure. Shape the boot properly by
hand. Remove the thin, flat, blunt tool.
16. Position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension.
Important: Align the following items while latching:
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The boot (3)
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The housing (1)
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The large clamp (2)
17. Latch the boot retaining clamp (2) with J35566.