OEM 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier CV Joint

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the outer CV Joint and seal on the wheel drive shaft on 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: There are several tools you need to work on replacing the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal. Start by getting cv puller (J 41398) and slide hammer assembly (J 2619-01) along with drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 35910) and snap ring pliers (J 8039-A). The repair job requires four pieces of equipment: cv puller (J 41398), slide hammer assembly (J 2619-01), drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 35910), and snap ring pliers (J 8039-A). Start by cutting the CV Joint and halfshaft bar retaining clamps with a side cutter before distilling the CV Joint seal from the CV Joint race. You need to measure the distance between the reference mark on the halfshaft bar and the CV Joint inner race face. Record this measurement. If a retaining ring exists in the area check for its presence with snap ring pliers to extract it. Secure the halfshaft in a vise clamp. Place the cv puller onto the halfshaft outer race followed by using a slide hammer assembly to pull the CV Joint away from the halfshaft bar. Use a brass drift to strike the CV Joint cage lightly while removing the chrome alloy balls. Separately discard both the CV Joint seal and retaining ring. First wash all components completely before inspecting every part for breakdowns so you can switch out broken elements. Insufficient assembly begins with adding grease to ball grooves before placing the inner race into the cage following outer race alignment. Add the cage after installation while inserting the inner race followed by placing the chrome alloy balls inside. Fill the CV Joint with grease while installing a new small retaining clamp before sliding the CV Joint seal onto the halfshaft bar until you see the reference mark. Install the position of the large seal retaining clamp followed by securing a new retaining ring onto the halfshaft bar. A professional must apply the retaining ring through an arbor press system to maintain correct engagement while keeping pressure below 4,000 lbs. Check the distance between the initial measurement through a second measurement before tightening the small retaining clamp with the drive axle seal clamp pliers and torque wrench set to 136 nm. Apply the remaining grease to the seal before placing the large diameter portion of the seal over the CV Joint. Complete the installation by crimping the large seal retaining clamp to a torque of 176 nm to reach the required gap dimension.