OEM Chevrolet Trailblazer CV Joint

Chevrolet Trailblazer CV Joint Parts and Q&A

• Outer CV Joint
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  Q: What tools are needed to service and repair the CV Boot and CV Joint for the wheel drive shaft outer joint on Chevrolet Trailblazer?

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  The following tools are necessary for wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot replacement on the Axle Shaft assembly: the following repair tools are necessary: j35910 (Seal Clamp Tool), j41048 (Swage Clamp Tool), and j8059 (Snap Ring Pliers). J35910 (Seal Clamp Tool), j41048 (Swage Clamp Tool), and j8059 (Snap Ring Pliers). Set the halfshaft into a vise that has protective covers guarding its jaws. Remove the swage rings with a hand grinder without hurting the outer race. After compression of the halfshaft seal press away from the cv joint outer race completely remove all grease from the cv joint face. Use tool j8059 to spread the snap ring ears in the inner race before extracting the retaining snap ring. You should extract the cv joint through its halfshaft while disposing of the worn seal. Start by using a brass drift to move the cage while performing ball removal before rotating each piece 90 degrees relative to the outer race lands for extraction. All cv joint parts require degreasing before an inspection checks for damage and wear that determines whether replacement parts are needed. Begin by lightly applying grease to the race grooves of each part. Next, insert the inner race into its cage where it must match up perfectly with the outer race. Finally, use a brass drift to install all balls in their proper positions before packing the joint with grease. Begin the installation process with a brass drift tool that tilts the cage to reposition all balls inside. Afterward, apply pre-measured kit grease to pack the new cv joint seal and assembly. First mount the cv joint seal with its new small swage clamp and then install the large retaining clamp before inserting the seal into the halfshaft bar's joint seal groove. Fasten the swage clamp with j41048 while aligning the bolts by alternating them until their fit is tight. Afterward check for any pinch points. Position the retaining snap ring inside the cv joint inner race with its retaining ring side facing the halfshaft bar. Apply the cv joint over the halfshaft bar and authenticate its position so place the cv joint seal externally on the outer race while using j35910 alongside a breaker bar and torque wrench to create 176 nm (130 ft. Lbs.) of torque. A final step involves examination of the clamp ear's gap dimension.
• Inner CV Joint, Front
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  Q: How to replace the inner CV Joint and seal on Chevrolet Trailblazer?

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  The replacement of wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal requires these standard tools: J 41048 Swage Clamp Tool along with J 35566 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier and J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers. You will need the J 41048 Swage Clamp Tool and J 35566 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Plier along with J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers. Start the procedure by dismantling the clamp from around the boot through side cutter actions but avoid harming the tripot housing structure. A hand grinder will help you cut through the swage ring to easily remove the tripot housing and the tri-lobal tripot bushing from the halfshaft bar . The degreasing process starts with the housing and spider assembly receiving thorough cleaning before discarding the tripot bushing. The transmission sealing surface should receive 320 grit 3M cloth treatment for removing corrosion before both the housing and spider assembly reach full dryness. When working with a tripot spider assembly keep your actions deliberate to avoid separating the tripot balls or needle rollers. Applications J 8059 will separate the spacer rings (1, 3) on the halfshaft bar while using the tripot boot to clamp onto the bar . After cleaning the halfshaft bar using a wire brush inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, trunnion, and tripot housing for damage. Additionally, discard both the tripot boot and spacer rings. Substitute all broken elements by using required parts from the kit. When assembling the new swage clamp should be placed onto the boot neck before swaging then position the new small swage clamp and boot onto the halfshaft bar. Swage the clamp by using J 41048 while directing the boot neck into the groove and tighten the bolts alternately to achieve snugness. First check for points that could pinch until bolts become loose then split the apart two metal parts. Re-swage any deformed swage clamp in J 41048. Install the joint assembly by placing the convolute retainer properly so it secures four convolutions and both rings rest fully inside their seating. Put together the spacer ring and spider assembly on the halfshaft bar before placing the additional spacer ring in the groove at the bar's end with full seating required. Apply pre-packaged grease from the kit to the boot and housing. Lock on the large retaining clamp before fitting the housing together with the new trilobal tripot bushing on the spider assembly. After you install the boot onto the trilobal tripot bushing verify that the inboard stroke matches the required dimensions. Secure the large retaining clamp to the housing through J 35566 while removing the convolute retainer from the boot .