Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
6. Place the top half of the J 41048 on the bottom half.
7. Check to make sure there are no pinch points on the boot before proceeding.
8. Insert the bolts (2).
9. Tighten the bolts (2) by hand until snug.
10. Align the following items:
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The boot
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The housing
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The swag clamp
Tighten
Each bolt 180 degrees at a time, using a ratchet wrench. Alternate between each bolt until both sides are bottomed.
11. Loosen the bolts.
12. Separate the dies.
Important: If deformities exist in the swag clamp, place the swag clamp back into J 4104& Ensure the swag clamp covers the whole swaging
area. Re-swag the swag clamp.
13. Check the swag clamp for any "lip" deformities.
Important: Assemble the joint with the convolute retainer in the correct position. Assemble the joint to meet the specified dimension to avoid
boot damage.
14. Install the convolute retainer over the boot capturing four convolutions.
