Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Fig. 16 CV Boot Clamp Installation
6. Install the RH inboard large clamp as follows:
a. With front wheel driveshaft joint boot seated in groove, place clamp over front wheel driveshaft joint boot.
b. Engage hook (C) in window.
c. Using Boot Clamp Pliers D87P-1090-A or equivalent, place pincer jaws in closing hooks (A and B).
d. Secure front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp by drawing closing hooks together. When windows (1 and 2) are above locking hooks (D and
E) spring tab will press windows over locking hooks and engage front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp.
For LH inboard large front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp, locate clamp tabs in slots. Make front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamps as tight
as possible by hand.
CAUTION: All vehicles require a reusable low profile large front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp on the RH inboard CV joint housing.
NOTE: Before installing front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp, make sure any air pressure which may have built up in front wheel
driveshaft joint boot is relieved. Insert a dulled screwdriver blade between front wheel driveshaft joint boot and inboard CV joint housing to
allow trapped air to escape from front wheel driveshaft joint boot. The air should be released from the front wheel driveshaft joint boot only
after adjusting to dimension shown in the Halfshaft Assembled Length Specifications image.
7. Position CV Boot Clamp Tool T95P-3514-A on clamp ear and tighten tool through bolt until tool is in closed position.
