Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 108

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 38 Sealing Boot Installation on Interconnecting
1 – SEALING BOOT
2 – RAISED BEAD IN THIS AREA OF SEALING BOOT
3 – GROOVE
4 – 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 nut installed) until
outer C/V joint is fully seated on interconnecting
shaft (Fig. 39).
Fig. 39 Outer C/V Joint Installation on
Interconnecting Shaft
1 – SOFT FACED HAMMER
2 – STUB AXLE
3 – OUTER C/V JOINT
4 – NUT
(4) Outer C/V joint assembly must be installed on
interconnecting shaft (Fig. 40) until cross of outer
C/V joint assembly is engaged to interconnecting
shaft snap ring.
(5) Distribute 1/2 the amount of grease provided in
seal boot service package (DO NOT USE ANY
Shaft
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 40 Outer C/V Joint Correctly Installed on
Interconnecting Shaft
1 – INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
2 – CROSS
3 – OUTER C/V JOINT ASSEMBLY
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.
(7) Clamp sealing boot onto interconnecting shaft
using crimper, Special Tool C-4975-A and the follow-
ing procedure. Place crimping tool C-4975-A over
bridge of clamp (Fig. 41). Tighten nut on crimping
tool C-4975-A until jaws on tool are closed completely
together, face to face (Fig. 42).
Fig. 41 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
2 – INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
3 – CLAMP
4 – SEALING BOOT
Clamp
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