Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 90

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CV JOINT-INNER (Continued)
Fig. 20 HOUSING BUSHING
1 - BUSHING
2 - HOUSING
(8) Position the boot on the joint and shaft in it's
original position (Fig. 21).
NOTE: Verify boot is not twisted and remove any
excess air.
(9) Measure the distance from the end of the hous-
ing to the end of the boot on the shaft. This measure-
ment should be 260 mm (10.25 in.).
Fig. 21 INNER C/V BOOT
1 - CLAMP
2 - BOOT
3 - CLAMP
4 - SHAFT
5 - HOUSING
NOTE: If measurement is not correct, allow more or
less air into the boot.
(10) Secure both boot clamps with Clamp Installer
C-4975A. Place tool on clamp bridge and tighten tool
until the jaws of the tool are closed.
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