What tools are needed to service and repair the CV Boot and CV Joint for the wheel drive shaft outer joint on Chevrolet Trailblazer?

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The following tools are necessary for wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot replacement on the Axle Shaft assembly: the following repair tools are necessary: j35910 (Seal Clamp Tool), j41048 (Swage Clamp Tool), and j8059 (Snap Ring Pliers). J35910 (Seal Clamp Tool), j41048 (Swage Clamp Tool), and j8059 (Snap Ring Pliers). Set the halfshaft into a vise that has protective covers guarding its jaws. Remove the swage rings with a hand grinder without hurting the outer race. After compression of the halfshaft seal press away from the cv joint outer race completely remove all grease from the cv joint face. Use tool j8059 to spread the snap ring ears in the inner race before extracting the retaining snap ring. You should extract the cv joint through its halfshaft while disposing of the worn seal. Start by using a brass drift to move the cage while performing ball removal before rotating each piece 90 degrees relative to the outer race lands for extraction. All cv joint parts require degreasing before an inspection checks for damage and wear that determines whether replacement parts are needed. Begin by lightly applying grease to the race grooves of each part. Next, insert the inner race into its cage where it must match up perfectly with the outer race. Finally, use a brass drift to install all balls in their proper positions before packing the joint with grease. Begin the installation process with a brass drift tool that tilts the cage to reposition all balls inside. Afterward, apply pre-measured kit grease to pack the new cv joint seal and assembly. First mount the cv joint seal with its new small swage clamp and then install the large retaining clamp before inserting the seal into the halfshaft bar's joint seal groove. Fasten the swage clamp with j41048 while aligning the bolts by alternating them until their fit is tight. Afterward check for any pinch points. Position the retaining snap ring inside the cv joint inner race with its retaining ring side facing the halfshaft bar. Apply the cv joint over the halfshaft bar and authenticate its position so place the cv joint seal externally on the outer race while using j35910 alongside a breaker bar and torque wrench to create 176 nm (130 ft. Lbs.) of torque. A final step involves examination of the clamp ear's gap dimension.

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