FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
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Make sure there is no damage to shaft screws.
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Make sure there is no deformation of boot installation parts.
Ball Cage
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures of sliding surface.
Steel Ball
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures or unusual wear.
Inner Race
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Check ball sliding surface for compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
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Make sure there is no damage to serrated part.
CAUTION: If there are any irregular conditions in the component, replace with a new set of housing, ball cage, steel ball and inner race.
ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift (SST) to press in a new one.
NOTE: Discard old plug; replace with new one.
2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE: Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
4. Install ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly to shaft, and secure them tightly with a snap ring.
NOTE: Discard old snap ring; replace with new one.