Removing the halfshaft is the first step in handling and repairing the front inner constant velocity joint boot. Throw away the big clip retaining the boot onto the tripod joint housing and the small clip that keeps the boot connected to the shaft. First, take the sealing boot off the tripod and slide it along the shaft that connects the tripod legs and afterward, remove the snap ring that holds the spider to that shaft so it doesn't hit the bearings on the outer tripod legs. Where needed, strike the spider assembly with a brass drift to knock it off the interconnecting shaft. Check and clean the spider assembly, tripod joint housing and interconnecting shaft, since parts that look worn must be replaced by installing a new halfshaft assembly. To install, first put the inner CV joint seal boot retaining clamp onto the interconnecting shaft, then slide on the replacement inner CV joint sealing boot, with the raised bead on the small diameter end in its mating groove. Make sure the spider assembly is all the way on so you can secure it with the retaining snap-ring and if it won't go in by hand, secure it with gentle hammer blows from a brass drift. After slipping the shaft in from the other side, insert the snap-ring into the groove and make sure it is all the way in. Position the inner CV joint seal boot clamp even on the boot, then bring crimping tool C-4975-A on top of it and tighten it with the nut until the jaws meet. If the seal boot isn't smooth or round, use your hands to even it out. Slide the sealing boot into the tripod housing groove and screw the seal boot retaining clamp into place tightly. Bring the trilobal boot near the tripod housing and make sure the uneven parts of the boot rest in its three recesses. To let out the air thats in the joints, push a trim stick, positioned flat, between the CV joint and the sealing boot insert so that you do not damage the boot. When the trim stick is present, place the interconnecting shaft in the middle of its movement in the tripod joint housing, then eliminate the trim stick to establish the same air pressure in the CV joint. Clamp the sealing boot onto the CV joint with the correct process for your type of boot clamp. To use a crimp type boot clamp, put crimping tool C-4975-A over the bridge of the clamp and squeeze it until the jaws are fully closed. For a low profile boot clamp, insert the two prongs of the clamp locking tool into the clamp and clamp until the top band locks behind the two lower tabs. Revert the halfshaft once more into its spot in the vehicle.