Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 412
CAUTION: Seal must not be dimpled, stretched, or
out–of–shape in any way. If seal is NOT shaped cor-
rectly, equalize pressure in seal and shape it by
hand.
(8) Position outer C/V joint sealing boot into its
retaining groove on outer C/V joint housing. Install
sealing boot to outer C/V joint retaining clamp evenly
on sealing boot.
(9) Clamp sealing boot onto outer C/V joint hous-
ing using Crimper, Special Tool C-4975-A and the fol-
lowing procedure. Place crimping tool C-4975-A over
bridge of clamp (Fig. 58). Tighten nut on crimping
tool C-4975-A until jaws on tool are closed completely
together, face to face (Fig. 59).
(10) Install the halfshaft requiring boot replace-
ment back on the vehicle. (Refer to 3 - DIFFEREN-
TIAL
&
DRIVELINE/HALF
SHAFT
-
INSTALLATION)
Fig. 56 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
Clamp
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
2 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
3 - CLAMP
4 - SEALING BOOT
Fig. 57 Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed
1 - CLAMP
2 - JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A MUST BE CLOSED
COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
3 - INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
4 - SEALING BOOT
Fig. 58 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
Clamp
1 - CLAMP
2 - TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
4 - SEALING BOOT
Fig. 59 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
3 - 22
HALF SHAFT
PT
CV BOOT - OUTER (Continued)