OEM 2007 Chevrolet Equinox CV Joint

2007 Chevrolet Equinox CV Joint Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rear wheel drive shaft inner CV Joint and seal on 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Start the repair process of the rear wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal by locking the wheel drive shaft bar in a soft jawed vise. A flat blade tool should be used to extract the large seal retaining clamp which can be discarded. Scrape off the seal from its position in the tripot housing at the large diameter while pushing the seal away from the joint along the Axle Shaft. First wipe off spare grease from both the tripot spider surface and tripot housing interior before removing the housing from its assembly with the shaft. Extract the retaining ring from the wheel drive shaft bar groove then remove the spider assembly afterwards you should detach the seal from the wheel drive shaft bar. After solvent cleaning and compressed air drying you need to ensure complete removal of grease and contaminants from all parts. Assess the tripot joint components for abnormal signs of wear and cracks or physical damage and replace all failing components. Place the small seal clamp on the seal and slide the inner seal onto the wheel drive shaft bar while ensuring the clamp sits correctly in the seal groove. Crimp the small seal clamp with j 35910 drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 35910) while measuring the clamp gap width for a maximum measurement of 2.15 mm (0.85 in). Position the tripot spider assembly to the wheel drive shaft bar until it rests on the shoulder before inserting the retaining ring into the bar's groove. Introduce half of the kit grease into the seal before distributing the rest throughout the tripot housing. Place the large clamp at the big end of the seal before mounting the tripot housing assembly to the bar of wheel drive shaft. Insert the seal's large diameter over the tripot housing before placing its lip inside the housing's designated groove. Use j 35910 drive axle seal clamp pliers (J 35910) to place the large seal retaining clamp over the seal and close the clamp until the gap dimension measures 1.9 mm (5/64 in). To distribute grease throughout the tripot joint rotate the housing in circular motions.