OEM 2004 GMC Envoy CV Boot

2004 GMC Envoy CV Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Inner CV Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft Joint and Seal Replacement on 2004 GMC Envoy?

  A: The necessary tools to repair constant velocity joint boots for inner wheel Drive Shaft inner joints and seals include the essential tools for constant velocity joint boot repair tasks include j 35910 drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910), j 8059 snap ring pliers (J 8059), and the convolute retainer tool (7848076). J 35910 drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910), j 8059 snap ring pliers (J 8059), and the convolute retainer tool (7848076). You should set the driveshaft inside a vise while applying protective covers on its jaws for protecting the drive from damage. Use a hand grinder to cut through and discard both the large retaining clamp at the d/o joint and the small retaining clamp on the inner seal. Pull the inner seal down the driveshaft bar away from the d/o joint before using a common hand tool to remove the collapsed d/o ball retaining ring. First disconnect the d/o joint housing from the driveshaft bar and spread the small retaining ring in the inner race using j 8059 before removing the cage and inner race assembly. Begin by degassing all parts to a professional standard then brush clean the driveshaft bar followed by a damage assessment of the d/o joint housing. Attach the new small retaining clamp to the inner seal neck and slide it onto the Drive Shaft bar before torquing it to 136 nm (100 ft. Lbs.) using j 35910 tool. Put the cage together with the balls and inner race before sliding the assembly onto the driveshaft bar while using j 8059 to install the small retaining ring. The correct placement of the convolute retainer tool over the inner seal allows technicians to apply pre-measured grease between the seal and d/o joint housing before installing the new large retaining clamp. Position the d/o joint housing onto the assembly and place the d/o ball retaining ring inside before putting the inner seal onto the same housing. Use j 35910 to torque the large retaining clamp to 176 nm (130 ft. Lbs.) before removing the tool then stroking the d/o joint multiple times to distribute the grease.