OEM 2005 Chevrolet Colorado CV Boot

2005 Chevrolet Colorado CV Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the outer CV boot on the wheel drive shaft on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado?

  A: The replacement of the outer wheel drive shaft outer joint together with boot requires these essential tools: the replacement requires drive axle seal clamp plier j 35910 alongside snap ring pliers j 8059. Drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) and snap ring pliers (J 8059). First remove the inner seal before you cut the large retaining clamp at the c/v joint using a hand grinder. After cutting discard this clamp. Cut through and eliminate the small retaining clamp on the outer seal's little end. Keep the c/v joint connected to the driveshaft bar since removing it would require a new complete driveshaft replacement. Replace the outer c/v joint seal with new grease then dry the c/v joint completely before packing it with cleaning debris. Begin by filling the c/v joint assembly with pre-packaged grease from the kit followed by installation of the new small retaining clamp then new large retaining clamp onto the outer seal. Place the small end of the outer seal into the c/v joint outer seal groove of the driveshaft bar using only the proper fasteners at their assigned locations. Gather a torque wrench and breaker bar with the drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) to tighten the small retaining clamp to the outer seal at 136 nm (100 lb ft). Guide the large exterior part of the seal onto the c/v joint before placing the lip into its groove and smooth out air bubbles through outer seal manipulation. User must install the large retaining clamp to the c/v joint housing by using the drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) together with a breaker bar and torque wrench to achieve 176 nm (130 lb ft) torque. Users must then check the clamp ear gap dimension before angulating the c/v joint multiple times to spread the grease and finally installing the inner seal.