OEM 2008 GMC Canyon CV Boot

2008 GMC Canyon CV Boot Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the outer CV Boot and CV Joint of the constant velocity joint on 2008 GMC Canyon?

  A: To replace the outer joint and boot of the constant velocity joint, first acquire the tools for it, basically: drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) and snap ring plier/j 8059. First strip off the inner seal, make sure not to damage the outer race using a hand grinder to cut into the large retainer clamp that is at the c/v joint that can then be discarded. Then, use scissors to cut through the small retaining clamp at the small end of the outer seal, and get rid of that too. It is very important not to detach the c/v joint from the driveshaft bar because once this is done, the entire driveshaft assembly would need replacement. It is important to peel off the outer seal from the c/v joint, clear out the old grease, and air-dry it thoroughly. Thereafter pack the c/v joint assembly with the pre-measured grease from the kit at which point you should install the new small retaining clamp onto the outer seal, applying it over the new large retaining clamp. Position the small end of the outer seal into the c/v joint outer seal groove of the driveshaft bar, and secure the small retaining clamp to the outer seal with a torque wrench, the breaker bar, j 35910. Torque the clamp to 136 n.m (100 lb ft). Slide larger diameter of outer seal on the c/v joint so that lip is in groove and manipulate outer seal to expel air from seal. Attach the large retaining clamp to the c/v joint housing, using the drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910), a breaker bar, and a torque wrench (176 N.m (130 lb ft)). Last but not least, inspect the gap dimension on the clamp ear, angulate the c/v joint multiple times to spread the grease, and apply the inner seal.