OEM 2005 GMC Canyon CV Boot

2005 GMC Canyon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Inner CV Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft on 2005 GMC Canyon?

  A: The repair process of the constant velocity joint boot demands two essential tools to replace both the inner wheel Drive Shaft inner joint and boot: drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) along with snap ring pliers (J 8059). Professional mechanics need drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) and snap ring pliers (J 8059) to accomplish this job. After putting the driveshaft into a vise add protective covering to the jaws to maintain Drive Shaft safety. You will need a hand grinder to remove the large retaining clamp at the d/o joint while you discard it; repeat this process with the small retaining clamp on the small end of the seal which you will also discard. After moving the seal down the driveshaft bar away from the d/o joint you can use a common hand tool to break the d/o ball retaining ring. Use snap ring pliers (J 8059) to expand the small retainer located in the cage-inner race assembly before you pull out these components from the driveshaft bar. Separate the balls and inner race from the cage then degrease all components to a point where you can discard the seal. The driveshaft bar should receive a wire brush cleaning to eliminate seal mounting area rust while inspecting the d/o joint housing for wear or damage to justify a component replacement. Installation begins by placing a new small retaining clamp onto the seal's neck then sliding it to the proper driveshaft bar position before using drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) with a torque wrench for tightening it to 136 nm (100 lb ft). Position the cage at an angle that exposes the larger outside diameter while inserting the retaining ring side of the inner race through the top followed by placing six balls into their respective cage windows. Fit the cage/inner race assembly to the driveshaft bar while using snap ring pliers (J 8059) to set the small retaining ring. The pre-measured grease kit also provides packing for both the seal and d/o joint housing. Attach the new large retaining clamp onto the seal followed by sliding the d/o joint housing over the cage and inner race assembly before inserting the d/o ball retaining ring into the top groove of the d/o joint housing. Install the seal onto the d/o joint housing depths. Use a torque wrench and breaker bar with drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) to tighten the new large retaining clamp and seal to the d/o joint housing to 176 nm (130 lb ft). To distribute the grease properly you must fully stroke the d/o joint numerous times.