Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
24. Check the swag clamp for any "lip" deformities. If the deformities exist, place the swag clamp back into the J 41048.
Important: Ensure that the retaining ring side of the CV joint inner race faces the halfshaft bar (1) before installation.
25. Place the retaining snap ring into the CV joint inner race.
Important: The retaining snap ring inside of the inner race engages in the halfshaft bar groove with a click when the CV joint is in the proper
position.
26. Slide the CV joint (2) onto the halfshaft bar (1).
27. Pull on the CV joint (2) to verify engagement.
28. Slide the large diameter of the CV joint boot (1), with the large retaining ring (2) in place, over the outside edge of the CV joint outer race (3).
29. Position the lip of the CV joint boot (1) into the groove on the CV joint outer race (3).
30. Manipulate the CV joint boot (1) to remove any excess air.
31. Secure the large retaining clamp (1) this replaces the swag ring and the boot to the housing with J 35910 (or equivalent), a breaker bar (3), and a
torque wrench (2).
Tighten
Torque the large retaining clamp (1) to 176 N.m (130 lb ft).
