OEM 2001 Chevrolet Prizm CV Joint

2001 Chevrolet Prizm CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the outer CV Joint and seal on a wheel drive shaft on 2001 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: To remove and replace the outer joint and seal first remove the wheel drived shaft and remove the outer joint boot clamp outwards then slide the boot outwards toward the center of the wheel drive shaft. It is crucial to label all components with reference marks to guarantee proper version and to avoid a misplaced piece to cause premature wear or unclear driveline vibrations. Next, make index marks on the outer joint and the wheel drive shaft and don't clean the wheel drive shaft boot(s) with solvents because this might lead to degradation. Instead, some clean, dry, solvent-free cloth. Do not dismantle the outside joint. If any abnormalities are found, replace the joint as an assembly. Separate the outer joint by widening the snap ring and pull it outward, be careful not to damage abs components during hub assembly service. Mount the wheel drive shaft into a soft jaw vise and remove the outer joint seal and continue by cleaning the outer boot and look for tears or damage and replace it as needed or required. Examine its outer joint for wear or damage, and examine the dynamic dampener of the right wheels drive shaft for deformation and replace if necessary. In the case of assembly, the outer joint seal should be assembled using the appropriate sleeve and press then attached to the wheel drive shaft prior to the joint in case the damper got removed. The damper should be placed in the groove on the wheel drive shaft for the center line with the valued permit variation of 3.0mm (0.118 inch) off the outer joint 431.3 mm (16.980 inch). Further crimp the damper clamp by use of the j22610. Next, install the outer boot and clamps but do no crimp them yet, align the index marks on the outer joint and wheel drive shaft check to compel the snap ring to be securely seated in the groove. Lift the snap ring and slide the outer joint on the wheel drive shaft, filling the outer joint 165-185g (5.8-6.4ounce) of grease (green) from the outer joint boot kit. Use the j22610 to install the outer joint large boot clamp and the measure of the wheels drive shaft length to ensure that the boots aren't stretched or stretched out; the standard length for the right wheel drive shaft is 857.4 mm (33.756 inch)±5.0 mm (0.197 inch), while the left wheel drive shaft has the standard length of 540.2 mm (21.268 inch)±5.0 mm (0.197 inch). Use j35566 to close the hooks of the clamp together, contorting the above before and crimping the above using j35566. As a final step, examine the boots for distortion or dents and revise as advised before putting the wheel drive shaft.