Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 105

PT
CV BOOT - INNER (Continued)
Fig. 41 Sealing Boot End to End Length with
Silicone Boot
1 - 105 MILLIMETERS
2 - SILICONE SEALING BOOT
3 - CLAMP
4 - INNER TRIPOD JOINT
(11) Clamp tripod joint sealing boot to tripod joint
using required procedure for type of boot clamp
application. If seal boot uses crimp type boot clamp,
clamp sealing boot onto tripod housing using crimper,
Special Tool C-4975-A. Place crimping tool C-4975-A
over bridge of clamp (Fig. 42). Tighten nut on crimp-
ing tool C-4975-A until jaws on tool are closed com-
pletely together, face–to–face (Fig. 43).
Fig. 42 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
1 - CLAMP
2 - TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
4 - SEALING BOOT
(12) If seal boot uses low profile latching type boot
clamp, clamp sealing boot onto tripod housing using
clamp locking tool, Snap-On YA3050 (or an equiva-
lent). Place prongs of clamp locking tool in the holes
Clamp
Fig. 43 Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed
1 - CLAMP
2 - TRIPOD HOUSING
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
4 - JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A MUST BE CLOSED
COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
5 - SEALING BOOT
of the clamp (Fig. 44). Squeeze tool together until top
band of clamp is latched behind the two tabs on
lower band of clamp (Fig. 45).
Fig. 44 Clamping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
1 - CLAMP
2 - SPECIAL TOOL YA3050
3 - SEALING BOOT
(13) Install the halfshaft requiring boot replace-
ment back on the vehicle. (Refer to 3 - DIFFEREN-
TIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF
INSTALLATION)
HALF SHAFT
Clamp
SHAFT
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