OEM Chevrolet Uplander CV Joint

Chevrolet Uplander CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to replace the outer CV Boot and CV Joint on Chevrolet Uplander?

  A: Begin wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot replacement by cutting the seal retaining clamp off the cv joint with a side cutter then discard. Cutting through the wheel drive shaft inboard boot will create damage to the sealing surface so avoid this practice. A hand grinder should cut the swage ring to allow its removal. Start by taking apart the outboard seal from the cv joint's outer race at its larger diameter then move the seal away from the joint following the halfshaft bar direction. Clean grease from the cv joint inner race face before opening the race retaining ring ears with j 8059 snap ring pliers (J 8059). Extract the halfshaft barcv joint assembly which leads to disposal of the existing outboard seal. To separate the cv joint balls place the brass drift tool against the cage and carefully move it to remove each chrome alloy component individually six times. Turn the cv joint cage and inner race at a 90-degree angle before lifting them out from the outer race. Use gravity to rotate the cage's inner race upward before cleaning all pieces fully with a cleaning solvent to eliminate all previous grease and debris. Examine the cv joint assembly for any signs of unusual wear followed by damage inspection. Replace any components with definite damage. Dry all parts first. A wire brush should be used to clean rust off the halfshaft bar near the seal mounting area. The rail should sit in a vise equipped with a protective towel during assembly. Use a new small eared clamp to fasten the outboard seal at its neck without collapsing it before placing the seal onto the halfshaft bar until it rests in its designated groove. Use a j 35910 drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) to tighten the small eared clamp while holding the torque wrench at 136 n.m (100 lb ft) and checking gap dimensions during tightening. Add light grease in the ball grooves of the inner and outer races from the service kit before placing the inner race into the cage with correct orientation. Position the cage and inner race inside the outer race and carefully add the chrome balls one by one until you reach six balls in place. Use grease to pack the cv joint then press it onto the halfshaft bar until the retaining ring properly settles. Examine the outboard seal to check for crumpling or elongation then adjust it manually if needed. Fit the outer race of the cv joint by sliding its large diameter along with the large seal retaining clamp until the seal lip rests in the groove properly. After sealing the clamp with a j 35910 torque of 174 n.m (130 lb ft) check the gap width on the ear before final tightening to reach 1.9 mm (5/64 in).