Also you should be aware that there is a specified amount of some kind of gear or bearing lubricant that should be put into the replacement split boot after it's glue is dry. (I understand some kind of glue is used along the split).

Not sure what kind of lubricant but I know its more of an oil than a grease.

So once you get the boot on there, glued and cured, you need to get lubricant in there and then tighten up the hose clamps.

Good luck,

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles