GM 89047795
Inner Boot

For equipment and repair of the constant velocity joint boot, to be used for wheel driver shaft inner joint and boot replacement, the following tools are necessary to have: drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 42572), axle seal crimp tool (J 46588). Wrap a shop towel around the Axle Shaft and suspend the wheel drive shaft, horizontally, in a bench vise. Disassemble the large seal retaining clamp of the cv joint, using the axle seal crimp tool (J 46588) and discard the small seal retaining clamp with a side cutter. Seperate the seal from the joint outside and pull the outside race retaining ring and remove the outside race from the Axle Shaft picking up any loose balls. Wash all components with solvent and allowing them to dry in air. To install, wrap another shop towel on the Axle Shaft, slide on a new small seal retaining clamp, and then the seal onto the Axle Shaft. To ensure the axle spline relief faces away from the Axle Shaft end, engage the inner race splines and drive it on to the Axle Shaft by using a wood block and hammer. Fit the snap ring, cage, and lubricate the components as indicated. Lastly, lock the large seal retaining clamp in place with the drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 42572), making sure the connection is proper and dispense the grease inside the inner cv joint which is then followed by checking for the smooth operation.

Clean the grease from the joint inner race, cage, and balls.

Position the cage and inner race correctly, insert the inner race into the cage with the grooved surface facing up, align with the outer race, and install the balls sequentially.

Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle and secure it in a soft-jawed vice, taking care not to cut through the inboard or outboard boot.