OEM 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo CV Boot

2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the outer CV Boot and CV Joint on the wheel drive shaft on 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: The replacement of both wheel drive shaft outer joint along with boot requires these essential tools: snap ring pliers (J 8059), earred clamp tool (J 35910), small swage tool (J 41048), a breaker bar and torque wrench. The repair requires snap ring pliers (J 8059), earred clamp tool (J 35910), small swage tool (J 41048), a breaker bar as well as a torque wrench. Begin the repair by cutting out the large boot retaining clamp from the cv joint and discarding it followed by cutting and discarding the small clamp at the halfshaft bar. Keep the boot separate from the race and move it forward along the bar's length. The snap ring pliers (J 8059) should be used to expand the retaining ring's ear holes after wiping cv joint inner race grease before bar removal. After boot removal from the bar you can use a hammer to gently tap the cv joint cage with a brass drift to extract all six chrome alloy balls . Use cleaning solvent to cleanse the cv joint inner and outer race assemblies as well as the cv joint cage and balls completely before drying both the components. Ensure all accumulated grease and harmful substances are eliminated from these parts. Construct an assembly by first fitting a new swage ring onto the joint boot's small end before sliding both components onto the halfshaft bar. Mount the outboard shaft edge into the small swage tool (J 41048) inside a vise so the boot groove on the bar receives the boot. Begin by placing the boot neck in its proper position before tightening bolts manually until they reach a snug fit. Continue by alternating the 180-degree rotation of each bolt until they are both fully bottomed. Heat the service kit grease till it reaches a light consistency before applying it to both inner race and outer race ball grooves. Then guide the inner race into the cage with its retaining ring side facing toward the halfshaft bar. Next insert the chrome balls before filling the cv joint with grease. Position the cage with inner race into the outer race. Seam the cv joint onto the halfshaft bar and check that the outboard boot maintains its proper form before the retaining ring reaches its seat. Use the earred clamp tool (J 35910) with a torque wrench to crimp the boot retaining clamp onto the outboard boot's large diameter. Slide the boot over cv joint outer race and tighten it to 130 ft. Lbs. (176 Nm) using a torque wrench and breaker bar . Verifyclamp ear gap and conduct maintenance as needed.