OEM 2009 GMC Canyon CV Boot

2009 GMC Canyon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the CV Boot and CV Joint on the Wheel Drive Shaft Inner on 2009 GMC Canyon?

  A: First step to replace the wheel Drive Shaft inner joint and boot involves placing the driveshaft into a vise with protective covers securing the jaws to avoid damage to the components. Apply a hand grinder to cut through the large retaining clamp at the d/o joint until the clamp can be discarded. Next use the grinder to cut through and discard the small retaining clamp found on the small end of the seal assembly. Push the seal toward the far end of the driveshaft bar shifting it from near the d/o joint . Use a standard hand tool to collapse and remove the retaining ring at the d/o ball before pulling the d/o joint housing off the driveshaft bar. The small retaining ring needs j 8059 for spreading before the cage and inner race assembly can be extracted from the driveshaft bar to retrieve the balls. Run the inner race out of the cage before degreasing all components and disposing of the worn seal. First clean the driveshaft bar with a wire brush to eliminate rust that affects seal mounting areas before examining the d/o joint housing for damage and wear so you can replace it as needed. To install this retention clamp just place the new element on the seal neck then guide it toward its destination location on the driveshaft bar. Use j 35910 (or equivalent) and a torque wrench with breaker bar to secure the small retaining clamp at 136 nm (100 lb ft) torque value. Begin installation of the cage with the larger outside diameter turned towards the ceiling before placing the inner race with its retaining ring side exposed into the cage. After this step, insert six balls through the cage windows. Place the cage/inner race assembly onto the driveshaft bar then install the small ring using tool j 8059 into its installed position followed by packing both the seal and the d/o joint housing with pre-packaged grease from the kit. Installation of new large retaining clamp must be followed by sliding d/o joint housing onto cage and inner race assembly before inserting d/o ball retaining ring into its top groove. Use the breaker bar with torque wrench j 35910 (or equivalent) to tighten the new large retaining clamp and seal to a torque of 176 nm (130 lb ft) onto the d/o joint housing. Finish the d/o joint stroke cycle multiple times to spread the grease throughout.