OEM Chevrolet Astro CV Joint

Chevrolet Astro CV Joint Parts and Q&A

• Outer CV Joint, Front
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  Q: How to replace the front drive axle's CV Boot and CV Joint on Chevrolet Astro?

  A:

  Start your front drive axle drive shaft outer joint and boot replacement project by obtaining these tools: the tools required include snap ring pliers (J 8059), seal clamp tool (J 35910), and split plate swage tool (J 36652). Snap ring pliers (J 8059), seal clamp tool (J 35910), and split plate swage tool (J 36652). Mount the halfshaft inside a vise while protecting its jaws with protective covers. A hand grinder functions to break through the swage ring in a delicate manner without harming the outer race. Move the boot downwards from the halfshaft and then clean the face of the cv joint. Use snap ring pliers to separate the cv joint's retaining snap ring ears before removing the joint and boot. Discard the old boot when finished. A brass drift should tap and tilt the cv joint cage to completely remove its six chrome alloy balls. Remove all old grease from inner and outer race assemblies and cv joint cage and chrome alloy balls through thorough solvent cleaning. Carefully check all parts for both wear and damage before replacing components that require replacement. Spread a thin layer of grease onto the inner and outer race grooves before placing the inner race within the cage followed by the cage insertion into the outer race. Follow this process to finish installation: pack the cv joint boot and assembly with grease supplied by the manufacturer then tighten the small boot clamp to 136 nm (100 ft. Lbs.) using the seal clamp tool. Create an oval shape from the new swage ring before putting it over the cv joint boot making sure the inner race's retaining ring faces toward the halfshaft bar before placing the cv joint onto the bar. Pull on the cv joint to check for proper engagement before placing the cv joint end of the halfshaft assembly inside the split plate swage tool's bottom section. Secure the tool's top section over the assembly. First use alternating tension on each tool half to make the assembly snug before releasing bolts to remove the halfshaft from the tool.