OEM GMC Jimmy CV Joint

GMC Jimmy CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Outer CV Joint
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  Q: How to replace the outer CV Boot and CV Joint on the wheel drive shaft on GMC Jimmy?

  A: Start the wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot replacement process by preparing these tools: seal clamp tool (J35910), swage clamp tool (J41048), snap ring pliers (J8059). Manufacturers have specified three essential tools for the process: seal clamp tool (J35910), swage clamp tool (J41048), and snap ring pliers (J8059). Make sure to place the halfshaft in a vise while using protective covers on the jaws before taking off the outer cv joint seal clamp protectors. Use side cutters to remove clamps from the seal then utilize a grinding tool to pass through the swage ring without harming the outer race. Separate the seal from the cv joint's outer race while cleaning every trace of grease from the face of the cv joint. After identifying the halfshaft retaining snap ring within the inner race you should employ snap ring pliers (J8059) to expand the snap ring contractions before extracting the cv joint from the halfshaft. The old seal requires disposal after which a brass drift should feed the cage until it frees all balls. The cv joint parts must be extensively cleaned free of grease before the technician applies a thin coating into both race grooves. Fit the inner race into the cage correctly while placing both the cage and inner race into the outer race. Install all balls through cage tilting while using a brass drift. The cv joint assembly requires pre-measured grease from the kit so pack the cv joint seal before you position the new small swage clamp onto the cv joint seal and the large retaining clamp on the seal. Synchronize the small end of the cv joint seal while helping it fit into the joint seal groove of the halfshaft bar then position the outboard end into the swage clamp tool (J41048). Tighten swage clamp bolts only when the alignment between the seal and the housing appears proper. Use a ratchet wrench to tug and turn each bolt 180 degrees until both ends have dropped into place. Release the bolts to remove the dies from the assembly. Swage clamp tool (J41048) requires the clamp to remain if it shows signs of deformity. Before inserting the retaining snap ring into the cv joint inner race position the retaining ring side toward the halfshaft bar until the snap ring clicks when fully seated. The cv joint goes onto the halfshaft bar before performing engagement verification through cv joint pulling action followed by large diameter positioning of the cv joint seal over the cv joint outer race. Tighten the large retaining clamp to 176 nm (130 ft. Lbs.) using a seal clamp tool (J35910), a torque wrench, a breaker bar, and the housing at the specified measurement points. Pair and check a final gap measurement on the clamp ear before installing any seal clamp protectors if present.