Outboard Joint Side: Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the outboard boot. Install the new ear clamp bands (B) and outboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Take care not to damage the outboard boot. Install the new stop ring into the driveshaft groove (A).

Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B) until the stop ring (C) is close to the joint. To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and joint and drop them from about 10 cm (4 in.) onto a hard surface. Do not use a hammer as excessive force may damage the driveshaft.