OEM Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic CV Joint

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Inner CV Joint, Front
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  Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the CV Joint Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal Replacement on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic?

  A: The following tools are required to service and repair the constant velocity joint boot, in this particular instance dealing with the wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement: pliers for the drive axle seal clamp (J 35910), a drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-1), and axle swage tool (J 36652-98). Start by removing the wheel drive shaft, wheel drive shaft seal cover if any is present, etc. With a hand grinder, cut through the swage ring and remove the tripot housing from the halfshaft and be sure to wipe and degrease the assembly properly then allow it to dry. Use side cutters to remove the small boot retaining clamp and remove the spacer ring, tripot spider assembly from the half shaft bar, and the tripot boot. Clean halfshaft bar using a wire brush and check the needle rollers, needle bearings, and trunnion and remove and replace damaged parts with the correct service kit. For installation, position the new small seal clamp onto the joint seal and press it onto the halfshaft bar, and using the drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 35910), bring it to a torque of 136 nm (100 ft. Lbs.). Assemble the tripot joint with the convolute retainer in the correct position, make sure to catch the required convolutions for the specific models. Mount the tripot spider assembly and spacer ring, in addition to packing the tripot seal and housing with the supplied grease. Keep pinching the swage ring just a little bit, slide it and position it on the seal. For the 1500 models, place the base of the axle swage tool (J 36652-98) into a vise, and for the 2500 and 3500 models, the drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-1). Place the interior end of the halfshaft assembly into the proper position in the tool base, install the top half, align the swage ring and clamp, and then tighten the bolts by hand. Variable tightening until both parts of the tool touch, and check the stroke position inboard by the specified dimensions to each model. Lastly, take out the convolute retainer tool, install the wheel drive shaft seal cover if necessary, and re-install the wheel drive shaft.