GM 26044383 Boot Kit,Front Wheel Drive Shaft Cv Joint

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When replacing a CV Boot, the first thing you should do is to consider all available options before you start. An entire rebuilt drive axle can be acquired on an exchange basis which saves time and effort. Whether one chooses to go with the second option, it is important to evaluate the price and availability of parts before vehicle disassembly commence. Initial step for inner CV Boot replacement involves cutting off boot retaining clamps and sliding the housing off spider assembly. Then inboard end of drive axle is moved toward center of tri-pot assembly and the relation is marked on outer race. The stop-ring ends are spread apart then slid towards center shaft. Push the spider assembly back to remove retaining ring then pry it off. When removing spider from drive axle, ensure that bearings are held in place by tape or cloth if necessary. If spider sticks to shaft tap it gently with a hammer and a brass punch until it comes off. Lastly, slide stop-ring and boot off axle shaft, clean housing and spider assembly, replace any worn bearings or components as needed. This process includes applying CV joint grease, installing bearing blocks (for square tri-pot bearing designs) and securing boot clamps using special pliers. For an outside CV joint, cut the band that holds the boot to the shaft and slip it towards the middle of axel shaft; after that use snap-ring pliers in order to spread snap-ring ears so that it can allow joint slide right out of shaft. Inner race and cage should be tilted thus removing each ball bearing carefully from old boot; this must be done cautiously when taking out the old boot while tilting them one at a time by inner race and cage as well as cleaning all parts with solvent for any damage or wear inspection being carried out as far as such components are concerned. To reassemble, you need to line up inner race again with cage by installing bearings into windows while using snap-ring pliers so as to secure new snap-ring. The grease needs to be injected through hole in the spline and it might be forced into joint with a wooden dowel. After that, put the small clamp and boot back onto drive axle thereby filling boot with grease up to end of axle. Place the CV joint assembly on top of drive axle such that by aligning splines, this can be accomplished through tapping it onto drive axle using a soft-face hammer until the snap-ring is seated in a groove. Ensure that the boot is properly seated in the groove and install the retaining clamps. Equalize pressure within boot before securing these clamps on the boot using specialized pliers for this purpose which are usually available at most auto parts stores.

The drive axle boots can be inspected for tears and cracks by pushing on them to check for any evidence of cracks or leaking lubricant.