Intrigue V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
1. Install the new swage ring (2) on the neck of the halfshaft outboard boot (1). Do not swage.
2. Slide the halfshaft outboard boot (1) onto the halfshaft bar and position the neck of the halfshaft outboard boot (1) in the boot groove on the
halfshaft bar. The largest groove below the sight groove on the halfshaft bar is the boot groove (3).
3. The swage ring is swaged using J 41048 by the following method:
3.1. Position the outboard end of the halfshaft assembly (1) in J 41048.
3.2. Align the swage ring.
3.3. Place the top half of J 41048 on the lower half of J 41048.
3.4. Make sure there are no pinch points on the halfshaft outboard boot before proceeding. This could cause damage to the halfshaft outboard
boot.
3.5. Insert the bolts (2) and tighten by hand until snug.
^ Each bolt 180 degrees at a time using a ratchet wrench. Alternate between each bolt until both sides are bottomed.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: Align the following items during this procedure:
The halfshaft outboard boot (1)
^ The housing
^ The swage ring
4. Loosen the bolts and separate the dies.