How to Replace a CV Boot and CV Joint on a Rear Wheel Drive Shaft for Outer on GMC Acadia?

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The first step to replace the rear wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot begins with wheel drive shaft removal from the vehicle followed by securement in a soft jawed vice. Hand the inboard and outboard boot while removing the drive shaft to protect the sealing surface. The wheel drive shaft with its low profile boot clamp requires outer boot clamp removal before discarding both clamp pieces and bootstrap separation from CV joint housing. CV joints with ear clamp boots need their outer boot clamp and inner boot clamp removed prior to disassembly of the CV joint boot from the CV joint housing. Begin by detaching the CV joint from the wheel drive shaft with a hammer and block of wood before using J 8059 snap ring pliers to remove the retaining ring from the wheel drive shaft. Next, take off the CV joint boot from the system. Check the CV joint located on the wheel drive shaft. When assembling the boot along with clamp onto the wheel drive shaft proceed without crimping while also ensuring the boot remains in the wheel drive shaft groove. Receive the retaining ring through the J 8059 snap ring pliers before using the J 35910 drive axle boot clamp pliers to tighten the boot clamp until the gap reaches 2.15 mm (0.85 in) where the CV joint touches the inner retaining ring. Position the CV joint on the wheel drive shaft with a block of wood and hammer before inserting half of the lubricant throughout the CV boot and half into the CV joint. Remove all excess lubricant. Use J 35910-drive axle boot clamp pliers with torque or ratchet wrench and breaker bar to close the boot clamp of wheel drives with ear type clamps. Keep the locking tabs fully locked while maintaining a 2.15 mm (0.85 in) gap. Use the CH 48894 - drive axle boot clamp pliers to shut the boot clamp before performing circular motion on the CV joint 4 to 5 times to spread the lubricant. Once done remove the wheel drive shaft from the vise while reinstalling it.

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