QX56 RWD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the * marks) as shown.
CAUTION: If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated by the * marks) of the shaft and housing, the boot may come off. Remove
all grease from the shaft surfaces.
7. Check that the boot installation length "L" is the specified length. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the smaller side of the boot.
Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.
Beat installation length "L": 134.5 mm (5 an inch)
CAUTION:
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The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
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Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the screwdriver.
8. Secure the big and small ends of the boot using new boot bands
NOTE: Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
9. After installing the joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate the boot to check that it is positioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly,
reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new boot band.