Question 1

What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Inner CV Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft on Chevrolet Colorado?

Accepted Answer

The repair process of the constant velocity joint boot demands two essential tools to replace both the inner wheel Drive Shaft inner joint and boot: drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) along with snap ring pliers (J 8059). Professional mechanics need drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) and snap ring pliers (J 8059) to accomplish this job. After putting the driveshaft into a vise add protective covering to the jaws to maintain Drive Shaft safety. You will need a hand grinder to remove the large retaining clamp at the d/o joint while you discard it; repeat this process with the small retaining clamp on the small end of the seal which you will also discard. After moving the seal down the driveshaft bar away from the d/o joint you can use a common hand tool to break the d/o ball retaining ring. Use snap ring pliers (J 8059) to expand the small retainer located in the cage-inner race assembly before you pull out these components from the driveshaft bar. Separate the balls and inner race from the cage then degrease all components to a point where you can discard the seal. The driveshaft bar should receive a wire brush cleaning to eliminate seal mounting area rust while inspecting the d/o joint housing for wear or damage to justify a component replacement. Installation begins by placing a new small retaining clamp onto the seal's neck then sliding it to the proper driveshaft bar position before using drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) with a torque wrench for tightening it to 136 nm (100 lb ft). Position the cage at an angle that exposes the larger outside diameter while inserting the retaining ring side of the inner race through the top followed by placing six balls into their respective cage windows. Fit the cage/inner race assembly to the driveshaft bar while using snap ring pliers (J 8059) to set the small retaining ring. The pre-measured grease kit also provides packing for both the seal and d/o joint housing. Attach the new large retaining clamp onto the seal followed by sliding the d/o joint housing over the cage and inner race assembly before inserting the d/o ball retaining ring into the top groove of the d/o joint housing. Install the seal onto the d/o joint housing depths. Use a torque wrench and breaker bar with drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35910) to tighten the new large retaining clamp and seal to the d/o joint housing to 176 nm (130 lb ft). To distribute the grease properly you must fully stroke the d/o joint numerous times.

Question 2

What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the CV Boot and CV Joint for the Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint on Chevrolet S10?

Accepted Answer

To service and repair the Axle Shaft assembly, namely the wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot replacement; the following (list of) tools are required: swag clamp tool (J 41048), drive axle seal clamp plier (J 35566), and snap ring pliers (J 8059) were the 3 items of disc brake consumer products that I chose to be included in the showroom inventory. Start by disassembling the clamp from the boot using the side cutters without harming the tripot housing. Grind using a hand grinder to cut through swag ring, then withdraw the tripot housing and the tripot tri-lobal bushing from the halfshaft bar. Degrease the housing and spider assembly completely, disposing of the tripot tri-lobal bushing. Apply 320 grit of 3m cloth to remove any corrosion on the transmission sealing surface and let the housing and spider assembly dry. Apply cautious handling to the tripot spider assembly to avoid separation of tripot balls and needle rollers. Compress the tripot boot onto the halfshaft-bar, snap ring plier (J 8059) to widen spacer ring spacing and eliminate the spider assembly, also the spacer ring, spider assembly and second spacer ring and tripot boot. Discard the tripot boot and spacer rings, clean half-shaft bar with wire brush and inspect needle bearings, needle rollers and trunnion for any damage. Replace any damaged parts. To assemble, locate the new swage clamp up on the neck of the boot without swaging, then slide the new small swage clamp and boot to the precise location on half shaft bar. Make sure the neck of the boot is in the boot groove on the halfshaft bar; and swage the clamp, using the swag clamp tool (J 41048) with the alignment and securing of the parts. Hand tighten the bolts until snug, making sure that there are no pinch points on the boot. Turn the bolts alternately 180 degrees off with a ratchet wrench until both sides hit bottom, then back off the bolts and split the dies. Should there be deformities in the swage clamp, then insert into j 41048 and re-swage. Examine for any "lip" deformation and confirm that the convolute retainer has been assembled correctly so that there is no damage to the boot. Mount the convolute retainer over the boot for four convolutions, then mount the spacer ring and spider assembly on the halfshaft bar, and the other spacer ring into the groove at the end of the halfshaft bar making sure all rings fit into the grooves. After the pre-measured grease from the kit is packed into the boot and housing, the large retaining clamp must be placed on the boot and pack the housing and new tripot tri-lobal bushing over the spider assembly. Place the boot on the tripot tri-lobal bushing, inspect the inboard stroke position for the male tripot housing assembly (dimension a = '11.02 inches') or female tripot housing assembly (dimension b = '8.98 inches'), secure the large retaining clamp and boot to the housing using 'drive axle seal clamp plier(J 35566) and finally, remove the convolute retainer off the boot.

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Chevrolet Inner Boot, Front Part Number: 42697380

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Chevrolet Inner Boot Part Number: 95908489

Chevrolet Inner Boot, Front Part Number: 42697379

Chevrolet Outer Boot, Front Part Number: 42527030

Chevrolet Outer Boot Part Number: 95908468

Chevrolet Boot Kit Part Number: 42721984

Chevrolet Outer CV Joint Boot, Rear Part Number: 84207690

Chevrolet Inner CV Joint Boot, Front Part Number: 84148576

Chevrolet Inner Joint Assembly, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 84138225

Chevrolet Outer Boot, Front Part Number: 22674175

Chevrolet Outer CV Joint Boot, Front Part Number: 84227478

Chevrolet Outer Boot, Rear Part Number: 19149882

Chevrolet Inner CV Joint Boot, Rear Part Number: 84387108

Chevrolet Boot Kit Part Number: 42756982

Chevrolet Outer Boot Part Number: 95228723

Chevrolet Inner Boot, Front Part Number: 26062615

Chevrolet Outer Boot Part Number: 92290839

Chevrolet Boot Kit, Front Part Number: 84392104

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