OEM 2004 Buick Rainier CV Joint

2004 Buick Rainier CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the inner CV Joint and seal on 2004 Buick Rainier?

  A: The replacement of wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal requires these standard tools: J 41048 Swage Clamp Tool along with J 35566 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier and J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers. You will need the J 41048 Swage Clamp Tool and J 35566 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier along with J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers. Start the procedure by dismantling the clamp from around the boot through side cutter actions but avoid harming the tripot housing structure. A hand grinder will help you cut through the swage ring to easily remove the tripot housing and the tri-lobal tripot bushing from the halfshaft bar . The degreasing process starts with the housing and spider assembly receiving thorough cleaning before discarding the tripot bushing. The transmission sealing surface should receive 320 grit 3M cloth treatment for removing corrosion before both the housing and spider assembly reach full dryness. When working with a tripot spider assembly keep your actions deliberate to avoid separating the tripot balls or needle rollers. Applications J 8059 will separate the spacer rings (1, 3) on the halfshaft bar while using the tripot boot to clamp onto the bar . After cleaning the halfshaft bar using a wire brush inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, trunnion, and tripot housing for damage. Additionally, discard both the tripot boot and spacer rings. Substitute all broken elements by using required parts from the kit. When assembling the new swage clamp should be placed onto the boot neck before swaging then position the new small swage clamp and boot onto the halfshaft bar. Swage the clamp by using J 41048 while directing the boot neck into the groove and tighten the bolts alternately to achieve snugness. First check for points that could pinch until bolts become loose then split the apart two metal parts. Re-swage any deformed swage clamp in J 41048. Install the joint assembly by placing the convolute retainer properly so it secures four convolutions and both rings rest fully inside their seating. Put together the spacer ring and spider assembly on the halfshaft bar before placing the additional spacer ring in the groove at the bar's end with full seating required. Apply pre-packaged grease from the kit to the boot and housing. Lock on the large retaining clamp before fitting the housing together with the new trilobal tripot bushing on the spider assembly. After you install the boot onto the trilobal tripot bushing verify that the inboard stroke matches the required dimensions. Secure the large retaining clamp to the housing through J 35566 while removing the convolute retainer from the boot .