Chrysler Pacifica 2004 Service Manual page 1824

CS
CV BOOT - OUTER (Continued)
Fig. 28 Outer C/V Joint Removal from
Interconnecting Shaft
1 - SOFT HAMMER (TAP INNER RACE ONLY)
2 - WEAR SLEEVE
3 - CIRCLIP (OUTER END OF SHAFT)
Fig. 29 Circlip Removal from Interconnecting Shaft
1 - SNAP RING PLIERS
2 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
3 - CIRCLIP
(6) Slide sealing boot off interconnecting shaft.
(7) Thoroughly clean and inspect outer C/V joint
assembly and interconnecting joint for any signs of
excessive wear. If any parts show signs of exces-
sive wear, the halfshaft assembly will require
replacement. Component parts of these half-
shaft assemblies are not serviceable.
HALF SHAFT - FRONT 3 - 11
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide new sealing boot to interconnecting shaft
retaining clamp onto interconnecting shaft. Slide the
outer C/V joint assembly sealing boot onto the inter-
connecting shaft (Fig. 30). Seal boot MUST be
positioned on interconnecting shaft so the
raised bead on the inside of the seal boot is in
groove on interconnecting shaft.
Fig. 30 Sealing Boot Installation on Interconnecting
1 - SEALING BOOT
2 - RAISED BEAD IN THIS AREA OF SEALING BOOT
3 - GROOVE
4 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
(2) Align splines on interconnecting shaft with
splines on cross of outer C/V joint assembly and start
outer C/V joint onto interconnecting shaft.
(3) Install outer C/V joint assembly onto intercon-
necting shaft by using a soft–faced hammer and
tapping end of stub axle (with hub nut installed)
until outer C/V joint is fully seated on interconnect-
ing shaft (Fig. 31).
(4) Outer C/V joint assembly must be installed on
interconnecting shaft until cross of outer C/V joint
assembly is seated against circlip on interconnecting
shaft (Fig. 32).
(5) Distribute 1/2 the amount of grease provided in
seal boot service package (DO NOT USE ANY
OTHER TYPE OF GREASE) into outer C/V joint
assembly housing. Put the remaining amount into
the sealing boot.
(6) Install outer C/V joint sealing boot to intercon-
necting shaft clamp evenly on sealing boot.
Shaft