How to replace the outer CV Joint and seal on 2004 Buick Park Avenue?

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Using the side cutter remove the large seal retaining clamp from the CV joint alongside the small clamp from the halfshaft bar before moves on to replace the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal. Disassemble the outboard seal from the CV joint outer race while moving it down the bar surface. Start by removing the CV joint assembly from the bar after you clean the grease off the CV joint inner race face with snap ring pliers (J 8059) used to spread the race retaining ring ears. Use a brass drift along with a hammer to tap lightly on the CV joint cage so the chrome alloy balls can be removed while working on the bar's seal. The cleaning process must include thorough application of cleaning solvent to remove old grease and contaminants from inner and outer race assemblies and the CV joint cage except balls which must be cleaned separately before parts dry. To build the assembly you need to fit the new swage ring to the joint seal small end followed by placement of both components onto the halfshaft bar. Position the drive axle swage ring clamp (J 41048) in a vise for securing the assembly which must avoid creating pinch points on the seal. Tighten the J 41048 ball bolts alternatively until just tight before setting the seal and swage ring at 180 degree intervals. Use a thin amount of service kit grease to coat the ball grooves on both races before carefully putting the inner race into the cage with correct alignment to the outer race. Add chrome balls into the CV joint space while spreading grease inside and confirming the outboard seal forms a proper shape. The installation of the outboard seal requires using drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 35910) with a breaker bar and torque wrench to crimp the large seal retaining clamp onto the CV joint outer race. Maintain a 2.60 mm (0.102 inch) gap dimension on the clamp ear while tightening to 176 Nm (130 ft.lbs.).

OEM 2004 Buick Park Avenue CV Joint

6 CV Joints found

2004 Buick Park Avenue Inner CV Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 26075591

2004 Buick Park Avenue CV Joints, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26073376

2004 Buick Park Avenue C.V. Joint, Outer Part Number: 19148843

2004 Buick Park Avenue CV Joints Part Number: 26075596

2004 Buick Park Avenue Inner CV Joint, Passenger Side Part Number: 26073377

2004 Buick Park Avenue Inner CV Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26075592

2004 Buick Park Avenue CV Joint

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