OEM GMC Envoy CV Joint

GMC Envoy CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Outer CV Joint
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  Q: How to replace the outer CV Joint and seal on GMC Envoy?

  A: To remove the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal, put together a list of tools: j 35910 seal clamp tool (J 35910), j 41048 swage clamp tool (J 41048), and j 8059 snap ring pliers (J 8059). Start by clamping the halfshaft in a vise with protective pads on the jaws. Use a hand grinder carefully cut through the swage rings without injuring the outer race. Pierce the seal on the halfshaft moving away from the CV Joint outer race and clean off the CV Joint face from grease. Identify the halfshaft retaining snap ring in the inner race and pull apart its ears using j 8059. Unscrew the new seal from the box using the appropriate method and sweep away any dust, dirt, and cobwebs. Use one of the brass drifts to lean on the cage to slide out all the balls, then twist the cage and the inner race for it to pull out. Degrease all parts of the CV Joint and inspect for wear or damage; replace any faulty parts. Clean the halfshaft bar and then apply a light coat of grease onto the inner and out race grooves. Insert the innner race into cage making sure it is in proper alignment, then insert cage along with innner race into outer race. Make use of a brass drift to tilt the cage and put all balls in place again. Grease the CV Joint seal and assembly using the pre-measured quantities that come with the kit before tightening in a new small swage clamp onto the CV Joint seal and the large retaining clamp. Make sure the small end of the CV Joint seal is located in the joint seal groove in the halfshaft bar and use j 41048 to align and lock up the swage clamp. Make sure to apply pressure to bolts gradually, so that there would be proper alignment of the seal, halfshaft bar, and swage clamp. After tightening, inspect the swage clamp for deformity and make sure the retaining ring side of the CV Joint inner race turn towards the halfshaft bar before installation. Insert the retaining snap ring to the CV Joint inner race and slid the CV Joint onto the halfshaft bar and ensure its engagement. Finally, position the large diameter of the CV Joint seal according to the CV Joint outer race, hold it down and use j 35910 (breaker bar and torque wrench) to torque the large retaining clamp to both 176 nm (130 ft. Lbs.).