OEM Chevrolet Venture CV Boot

Chevrolet Venture CV Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to replace the outer CV Boot and CV Joint on the wheel drive shaft on Chevrolet Venture?

  A: The toolset for wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot replacement consists of Snap Ring Pliers (J 8059), Earred Clamp Tool (J 35910), Small Swage Tool (J 41048), breaker bar and torque wrench. Effective repair of the wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot requires Snap Ring Pliers (J 8059), Earred Clamp Tool (J 35910), Small Swage Tool (J 41048) and a breaker bar , as well as a torque wrench . The process begins with cutting both the large and small boot retaining clamps using a side cutter tool until they can be discarded. Use the bar to gently pull the outboard boot off the CV joint outer race until it moves away from the CV joint. Use the Snap Ring Pliers (J 8059) to open the retaining ring's ear portion before using the CV joint assembly bar removal. With a brass drift and hammer tap the CV joint cage in the bar to eliminate all six chrome alloy balls . Clean all components of the inner and outer race assemblies, CV joint cage, and balls using cleaning solvent until all previous grease and contaminants are removed before drying the cleaned parts. First place a new swage ring on the joint boot's small end before sliding both pieces onto the bar. The Small Swage Tool (J 41048) should be used to fasten the boot while checking for pinch areas. Start by tightening the Small Swage Tool (J 41048) bolts in an alternating pattern to get a secure fit. Afterward, adjust each bolt to a 180-degree position for final tightening. Add a thin layer of grease from the service kit to the ball grooves on both inner and outer races before putting the inner race into place with the cage next to the outer race. Insert chrome balls into the assembly then grease the CV joint while maintaining proper boot shape during the process. Use the Earred Clamp Tool (J 35910) along with a breaker bar to apply torque at 176 Nm (130 ft.lbs) while sliding the large boot diameter over the CV joint and crimping the boot retaining clamp. Verify the clamp ear fits correctly for proper installation.