Answer Hello. These are a little tricky to reattach. You want the spring to be at the bottom of the boot, when trying to attach. Make sure the boot is seated in the grove, and start the clamp at the top of the boot, and work down toward the bottom, spreading the spring as you go. You can use a pick tool to help with spreading the spring. Hope this helps. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, March 7, 2011