How to replace the inner CV Joint and seal on Chevrolet S10?

Start the wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement by collecting the following tools: Swag Clamp Tool (J 41048), Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier (J 35566) and Snap Ring Pliers (J 8059). Work with Swag Clamp Tool (J 41048) along with Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier (J 35566) and Snap Ring Pliers (J 8059). Use side cutters to remove the clamp from the boot but take care to avoid damaging the tripot housing. A hand grinder should cut through the swag ring before you remove the tripot housing along with the tripot tri-lobal bushing from the halfshaft bar. The cleaning process should remove all traces of lubricants from both the housing and spider assembly while you dispose of the tripot tri-lobal bushing. The transmission sealing surface requires preparation with 320 grit 3M cloth to remove corrosion until components dry completely while proper handling of the tripot spider assembly avoids tripot ball and needle roller separation. Bind the tripot boot around the halfshaft bar while using tool J8059 to disperse the spider assembly's spacer rings . Professional cleaning of the halfshaft bar with a wire brush reveals damage to the needle bearings, needle rollers and trunnion components. Discard the tripot boot together with the spacer rings before inspection. When components exhibit damage it is essential to replace those faulty parts. To install the new swage clamp place it on the boot neck without swaging it before adding the new small swage clamp and boot in their proper position on the halfshaft bar. Swage the boot clamp using J 41048 on the halfshaft bar while making sure the boot neck sits within the bar's groove. Evolve slowly tighten the bolts by hand before achieving a snug fit while matching the boot alignment with the halfshaft bar and swage clamp. Finish the installation by using a ratchet wrench to torque each bolt at 180 degrees intervals. Inspect the sunken areas in the clamp if present before re-swaging the clamp. Review the swage clamp for "lip" deformities before confirming the correct positioning of the boot convolute retainer to capture four convolutions. Sitting installation of the spacer ring together with spider assembly onto halfshaft bar while inserting the second spacer ring into the groove at the halfshaft bar's terminal. Verify proper seating of all rings. Put the pre-packaged grease from the kit into the boot and housing space while clamping the large retaining clamp to the boot and mounting the housing together with the new tripot tri-lobal bushing onto the spider assembly . Check the inboard stroke position on the tripot tri-lobal bushing before you install the boot then secure the large retaining clamp and boot to the housing using J 35566 while still removing the convolute retainer from the boot.

What tools are required to service and repair the CV Joint Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement on Chevrolet Tahoe?

Constant velocity joint boot service and repair; specifically the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal replacement requires: snap ring pliers (J 8059), seal clamp tool (J 35910), drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-1), and drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-2). These tools are essential for bnsf railway mechanics, as they will be used to change the snap rings, seals, and drives of the vehicles, ultimately maintaining maximum efficiency of the vehicles. Start by using a hand grinder, cutting through the swage ring, and removing the small boot clamp with the use side cutters. Slide the boot down the half shaft bar and clean the CV Joint. Open the snap ring ears with the snap ring pliers (J 8059), and take out the CV Joint and the boot from the halfshaft bar, discard the old boot. Remove the chrome alloy balls from the cv joints cage also and ensure that all components are clean. Check for wear or damages and replace parts as needed. Put grease into the inner and outer race grooves, align and install the inner race in the cage to install it into the outer race. Install chrome alloy balls; pack the CV Joint boot and assembly with grease; and in order now attach the small boot clamp with seal clamp tool (J 35910) to the given torque. Make sure the CV Joint inner race retaining ring side is turned to the halfshaft bar before mounting the CV Joint over it. Finally, use the drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-1 or J 36652-2) to clamp the CV Joint boot on to the outer race so that it is aligned properly and clamp the CV Joint assembly in place with the bolts provided.

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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint Part Number: 26037152
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- Other Name: CV Joints; CV Joint; Spider Assembly
- Position: Front
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Blazer | 1992-1994 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, Silverado Sport | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C1500 | 1988-1997 | 454 SS, Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C1500 Suburban | 1992-1997 | Base, LS, LT, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C2500 | 1988-1997 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C2500 Suburban | 1992-1997 | Base, LS, LT, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C3500 | 1992-1994 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K1500 | 1988-1997 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, Sport, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K1500 Suburban | 1992-1997 | Base, LS, LT, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K2500 | 1988-1997 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K2500 Suburban | 1992-1997 | Base, LS, LT, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 19317737
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- City Express | 2015-2018 | LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet CV Joints Part Number: 7846866
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- Other Name: Spider Kit - Tripot; CV Joint; Spider Kit
- Replaced by: 26005377
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Beretta | 1988-1991 | Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- Celebrity | 1989-1990, 1985-1987 | Base, CL, Classic, Estate, Eurosport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Corsica | 1988-1991 | Base, LT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet CV Joints Part Number: 26005377
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- Other Name: CV Joint; Spider Assembly; Joint Assembly; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Replaces: 07846866, 7846866
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Beretta | 1987-1991 | Base, GT, GTZ, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Cavalier | 1988-1991 | Base, RS, VL, Z24 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Celebrity | 1989-1990, 1985-1987 | Base, CL, Classic, Estate, Eurosport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Corsica | 1987-1991 | Base, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
- Lumina | 1990-1994 | Base, Euro | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet C.V. Joint, Front Part Number: 26037373
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- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26025716
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- C1500 Suburban | 1992-1993 | Base, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- C2500 Suburban | 1992-1993 | Base, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K1500 Suburban | 1992-1993 | Base, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- K2500 Suburban | 1992-1993 | Base, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet C.V. Joint, Front Part Number: 26037364
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Outer CV Joint; Joint Kit, Front Axle U Joint
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26020728
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Blazer | 1992-1994 | Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, Silverado Sport | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C1500 | 1992-1994 | 454 SS, Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C2500 | 1992-1994 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C3500 | 1988-1997 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K1500 | 1991-1997 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, Sport, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K1500 Suburban | 1992-1997 | Base, LS, LT, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K2500 | 1991-1997 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K2500 Suburban | 1992-1997 | Base, LS, LT, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K3500 | 1988-1997 | Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- Tahoe | 1995-1997 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Part Number: 26059677
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; Joint Assembly; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Blazer | 1997-2005 | Base, LS, LT, Trailblazer, Xtreme, ZR2 | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- S10 | 1997-2004 | Base, LS, SS, Xtreme, ZR2, ZR5 | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Trailblazer | 2002-2009 | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, North Face, SS | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Trailblazer EXT | 2002-2006 | LS, LT, North Face | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Outer CV Joint Part Number: 95908459
$156.28 MSRP: $257.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Outer Joint
- Position: Front Outer
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Trax | 2015-2022 | LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Part Number: 84576607
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- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 84380414, 84227479
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Malibu | 2016-2019 | Hybrid, L, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Chevrolet Inner Joint, Rear Part Number: 22783790
$156.51 MSRP: $248.49
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- Other Name: Housing-Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Tri-Pot Joint
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Traverse | 2012-2017 | LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Outer CV Joint, Inner Part Number: 84227477
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Inner CV Joint; Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle
- Position: Inner
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Malibu | 2016-2019 | Hybrid, L, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Part Number: 26062596
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 1998-1999 | Base, LS, RS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 26039154
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 1995 | Base, LS, Z24 | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Part Number: 26079694
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 2000-2002 | Base, LS, LS Sport | 4 Cyl 2.2 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 26079698
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 2000-2001 | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26051141
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 1996-1997 | Base, LS, RS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26079693
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 2000-2001 | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26039161
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 1995 | Base, LS, Z24 | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26039301
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly; Tripod
- Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 1995-1996 | LS, Z24 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Inner CV Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26062570
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Axle; CV Joint; Inner Joint; Inner Joint Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
- Cavalier | 1998-1999 | Base, LS, RS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS

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Chevrolet CV Joint Parts and Q&A

Inner CV Joint, Front
26059677
Q: How to replace the inner CV Joint and seal on Chevrolet S10?
A:
Start the wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement by collecting the following tools: Swag Clamp Tool (J 41048), Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier (J 35566) and Snap Ring Pliers (J 8059). Work with Swag Clamp Tool (J 41048) along with Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier (J 35566) and Snap Ring Pliers (J 8059). Use side cutters to remove the clamp from the boot but take care to avoid damaging the tripot housing. A hand grinder should cut through the swag ring before you remove the tripot housing along with the tripot tri-lobal bushing from the halfshaft bar. The cleaning process should remove all traces of lubricants from both the housing and spider assembly while you dispose of the tripot tri-lobal bushing. The transmission sealing surface requires preparation with 320 grit 3M cloth to remove corrosion until components dry completely while proper handling of the tripot spider assembly avoids tripot ball and needle roller separation. Bind the tripot boot around the halfshaft bar while using tool J8059 to disperse the spider assembly's spacer rings . Professional cleaning of the halfshaft bar with a wire brush reveals damage to the needle bearings, needle rollers and trunnion components. Discard the tripot boot together with the spacer rings before inspection. When components exhibit damage it is essential to replace those faulty parts. To install the new swage clamp place it on the boot neck without swaging it before adding the new small swage clamp and boot in their proper position on the halfshaft bar. Swage the boot clamp using J 41048 on the halfshaft bar while making sure the boot neck sits within the bar's groove. Evolve slowly tighten the bolts by hand before achieving a snug fit while matching the boot alignment with the halfshaft bar and swage clamp. Finish the installation by using a ratchet wrench to torque each bolt at 180 degrees intervals. Inspect the sunken areas in the clamp if present before re-swaging the clamp. Review the swage clamp for "lip" deformities before confirming the correct positioning of the boot convolute retainer to capture four convolutions. Sitting installation of the spacer ring together with spider assembly onto halfshaft bar while inserting the second spacer ring into the groove at the halfshaft bar's terminal. Verify proper seating of all rings. Put the pre-packaged grease from the kit into the boot and housing space while clamping the large retaining clamp to the boot and mounting the housing together with the new tripot tri-lobal bushing onto the spider assembly . Check the inboard stroke position on the tripot tri-lobal bushing before you install the boot then secure the large retaining clamp and boot to the housing using J 35566 while still removing the convolute retainer from the boot.
Inner CV Joint, Front
84814583
Q: What tools are required to service and repair the CV Joint Boot for the Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A:
Constant velocity joint boot service and repair; specifically the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal replacement requires: snap ring pliers (J 8059), seal clamp tool (J 35910), drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-1), and drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-2). These tools are essential for bnsf railway mechanics, as they will be used to change the snap rings, seals, and drives of the vehicles, ultimately maintaining maximum efficiency of the vehicles. Start by using a hand grinder, cutting through the swage ring, and removing the small boot clamp with the use side cutters. Slide the boot down the half shaft bar and clean the CV Joint. Open the snap ring ears with the snap ring pliers (J 8059), and take out the CV Joint and the boot from the halfshaft bar, discard the old boot. Remove the chrome alloy balls from the cv joints cage also and ensure that all components are clean. Check for wear or damages and replace parts as needed. Put grease into the inner and outer race grooves, align and install the inner race in the cage to install it into the outer race. Install chrome alloy balls; pack the CV Joint boot and assembly with grease; and in order now attach the small boot clamp with seal clamp tool (J 35910) to the given torque. Make sure the CV Joint inner race retaining ring side is turned to the halfshaft bar before mounting the CV Joint over it. Finally, use the drive axle clamp swage tool (J 36652-1 or J 36652-2) to clamp the CV Joint boot on to the outer race so that it is aligned properly and clamp the CV Joint assembly in place with the bolts provided.