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

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In order to replace the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal, begin turning the large seal retainer clamp from the CV Joint using a side cutter and discard it. Carefully use a hand grinder on a swage ring cut through to the seal and CV Joint outer race large diameter to remove halfshaft outboard seal from the joint outer race, slide seal from joint along the half shaft bar. Clean grease from the face of CV Joint inner race, then disperse the ears on the race retaining ring with j8059 (J8059). Take off the CV Joint assembly from the halfshaft bar and throw the old outboard seal away. A brass drift will be then used to carefully knock the CV Joint cage to tilt it and force the chrome alloy balls out, doing this 6 times to eliminate all the chromium alloy balls. Clean the inner and outer race assemblies, CV Joint cage and chrome alloy balls with the help of cleaning solvent, ensuring all the old grease and contaminants are removed, and in the process dry all the parts and check for abnormal wear, cracks and damage in the CV Joint assembly and replace it if it is damaged. Use a wire brush to clean the half shaft bar and remove rust at the seal mounting area. For installation, slide the new swage ring onto the neck of the outboard seal without swaging, then slide the outboard seal onto the halfshaft bar, positioning on the seal groove. Swage the ring using j 41048 (J 41048) by aligning it and tightening the bolts until tight by alternating each bolt. Inspect the swaged ring for deformities and re-swaged if needed. Put a thin layer from the service kit on the ball grooves of the inner and outer race and slide that into the cage with the correct alignment. Mount the cage and inner race into the outer race, pack the chrome balls, and grease the CV Joint. Push the CV Joint onto the halfshaft bar to such an extent that the retaining ring can sit with no damage to the outboard seal. Lastly, slide in the large outboard seal with the large seal retaining clamp installed over the outer race of CV Joint and crimp using j 35910 (J 35910) to 174 nm (130 ft lbs.), checking the gap dimension of the clamp ear and adjusting as necessary.

OEM 2004 Buick Regal CV Joint

6 CV Joints found

2004 Buick Regal CV Joints, Front Part Number: 26073381

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

2004 Buick Regal CV Joints, Front Part Number: 26073382

2004 Buick Regal Inner CV Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 26073379

2004 Buick Regal C.V. Joint, Outer Part Number: 19122437

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

2004 Buick Regal CV Joint

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