OEM 2002 Buick Rendezvous CV Joint

2002 Buick Rendezvous CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the outer CV Joint and seal on the wheel drive shaft on 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The replacement of wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal requires drive shaft seal clamp pliers (J 42572) alongside additional necessary tools. You should first secure the wheel drive shaft horizontally into a bench vise while wrapping a shop towel around the Axle Shaft. Begin the procedure by cutting away both seal retaining clamps from their position on the outer joint seal with side cutters before disposal. Place the joint outer race's seal at its large diameter end behind the joint's interface. To remove the outer joint from the Axle Shaft first clean the grease from the inner race and cage together with balls then hold the joint housing while placing a wood block between seal and joint and strike the block using a hammer for retaining clip compression. Thorough cleaning with solvent and air drying operations should follow the removal of the Axle Shaft retaining ring and the seal. The assembly begins by placing the cage with its large-radius corners pointed upwards while inserting the inner race so it matches the cage alignment. Iso 3490:2014 specifies to feed the cage and inner race into the outer race with the notable corners pointing upward and revealing the inner race's grooved surface. The balls must be installed one at a time so they rest against the inner race ball track without any space between them. First grease all components according to the instructions before installing a new small retaining clamp onto the Axle Shaft and then proceeding with the new seal and retaining ring installation. Drive the outer joint onto the shaft by using both a wood block and hammer while compressing the Axle Shaft retaining ring against its splines for the inner race. Drive shaft seal clamp pliers (J 42572) should be used to crimp both small and large seal retaining clamps until you achieve the required torque values while maintaining undistorted seal elements.