OEM 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer CV Joint

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the CV Joint Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement on 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

  A: Three primary tools will be required for constant velocity joint boot service and repair during wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal replacement procedures. These include j 35910 seal clamp tool (J 35910) j 41048 swage clamp tool (J 41048) and j 8059 snap ring pliers (J 8059). A technician needs three specific tools to accomplish the task: j 35910 seal clamp tool (J 35910), j 41048 swage clamp tool (J 41048) and j 8059 snap ring pliers (J 8059). First protect your workpiece by placing it into a vise with covers on the jaws to maintain it in place. A hand grinder should slice the swage rings precisely while avoiding any harm to the outer race. Push the halfshaft seal toward the CV Joint outer race and remove all grease from the CV Joint face. In order to pull the CV Joint from the halfshaft it's necessary to locate the inside-race-housed snap ring then employ j 8059 to twist the snap ring's ends while using j 8059 snap ring pliers to spread the snap ring ears. First remove the damaged seal followed by a brass drift which will lift the cage to dispose of all balls inside. A light grease application should go onto the inner and outer race grooves after complete degreasing and checking for CV Joint damage. Place the inner race into the cage while lining up its components and position the combined assembly into the outer race. A brass drift tool should be used to reset the cage positioning so you can reinsert all balls. Apply pre-measured grease from the kit to the CV Joint seal before attaching the new small swage clamp onto the CV Joint seal and the large retaining clamp on the seal. Introduce the halfshaft assembly through j 41048 while matching the swage clamp alignment then apply bolt tensionings alternately until the assembly achieves proper fit. Insert the halfshaft bar into j 41048 while achieving correct alignment between the CV Joint seal and halfshaft bar and swage clamp. Clamp each bolt alternately for 180-degree tightening using a ratchet wrench. Once you separate the dies after unbolted j 41048 check the large swage clamp for damage before potentially re-using it. Position the retaining snap ring inside the CV Joint inner race but place it with the retaining ring groove facing the halfshaft bar. Check the CV Joint's engagement with the halfshaft bar before positioning the large diameter of the CV Joint seal over the CV Joint outer race where it needs to rest in the assembly groove. Use j 35910 along with a breaker bar and torque wrench to torque the large retaining clamp to 176 nm (130 ft. Lbs.) then check the clamp ear dimension after placing the seal into the groove.