Question 1

How to Replace a CV Boot on Pontiac Grand Prix?

Accepted Answer

Where the CV joints are worn especially where the boots are torn, then consider all other options than to embark on the overhaul of the CV joints. Rebuilt CV Boots are offered on an exchange basis to save much time and effort in the provision and installation of the product. However, in order to avoid making loses, when dismantling the vehicle, ensure that you compare the price of the spare part and its accessibility. Start by having the CV Boot pulled out and clamped in a vise and the rags must be used to avoid scratching. In the case of the inner CV joint, remove the boot seal clamps and retract the boot to the centre where it will act as a reference to align the tri-pot housing and drive axle. Taking off the inner retaining ring to expose the front one, take out the front ring and the joint will slide off. Pop one shaft out of its housing either with a gear puller or with two sockets connected by a steel bar; place a piece of tape or cloth over the bearing to keep it from falling out of the housing or to minimize possibility of scratching it during the following operations. Feeding the bearing cage dusty air can cause premature rusting and fatigue. However, if you remove one gear from its housing, you will have a chance to clean out old grease from the Before putting back in, use CV joint grease on the inner bearing surface, including caps. It is recommended to wrap the splines of the CV Boot with tape so that the boot will not be damaged; insert the boot and the spider bearing into the correct position with the aid of a half-round punch which is hammered into the counterbore so that the recess is towards the end of the CV Boot. Fill half of the housing with grease and keep the rest of it in the boot and then fit the tri-pot housing and trim down the boot size. For the outer CV joint, gently hammer around the seal retainer to take it off, cut the boot band and then withdraw the joint assembly after the removal of the snap-ring. Label the inner race as well as the cage so that the parts are easily reassembled; take out the ball bearings and wash all the part and check for signs of damage. Put back the inner race and cage such that the marks could be seen and fit the balls into the cage slots. Again, fill the CV joint assembly with the lubricant through the inner splined hole; a wooden dowel is used to charge the bearing with the grease. Mount the boot on the CV Boot, lubricate the inside of the boot with grease and position the CV joint on the splines of the CV Boot and push it till the retaining ring snaps into place. Finally, place the inner boot end in the seal groove, put on the retainer clamp and tighten the seal retainer, but for the earlier models, a seal retainer is used than boot retaining clamps.

Question 2

What should you consider before replacing CV boots on Pontiac G6?

Accepted Answer

Before working on CV joint boots, look at all avenues of available options as complete rebuilt CV axles can be gotten on the exchange basis. However, before pulling the car apart you should consider what the part will cost and if they will be easily available. Start by detaching the CV axle and then clamping it between the jaws of a vise and putting a piece of rag on the jaws of the vise. Check the amount of radial endurance for the CV joint, since more than 0.04mm of play may mean that it is worn, and check how smoothly it operates throughout its arc. When a boot is torn, the joint has to be dismantled and before replacement, the components have to be cleaned to check for signs of deterioration that might have been caused by loss of lubricant or contamination. To remove the inner boot, one has to remove the boot retaining clamps, slide the spider housing off the spider assembly, and then pull the boot to the middle of the CV axle. Thereafter place each end of the stop ring away from each other and pull it towards the center of the shaft, in order to remove the retaining ring tap gently the spider off from the axleshaft with the help of a brass punch while holding the bearings in position. Remove old grease, detachment of the spider assembly, and check out the elements that are used for operation. Smear the inner bearing surfaces with CV joint grease, wind tape round the splines of the axleshaft and fit the new boot & clamps. In the case of the outer CV joint boot removal and replacement, there are metallic retaining clamps that are cut off and the boot is slid back and the CV joint is pulled off the shaft. Gently take out all the ball bearings and wash all the part and have a look for any signs of wear and tear. Replace the joint by fitting the inner race and cage together, putting in the new grease and the snap-ring. Finally, the car should be positioned and the CV joint assembly positioned on the CV axle along with the boot and fastened using retaining clamps.

OEM Pontiac CV Boot

92 CV Boots found

Pontiac Boot Kit, Front Part Number: 20984614

Pontiac Outer Boot, Rear Part Number: 19149882

Pontiac CV Joint Boot Kit Part Number: 7847525

Pontiac Outer Boot Part Number: 88957228

Pontiac Seal Kit, Front Part Number: 26059842

Pontiac Axle Boots, Front Part Number: 26030761

Pontiac Seal Kit, Front Part Number: 26005376

Pontiac Boot Kit, Front Part Number: 26035041

Pontiac Boot Kit, Front Part Number: 15269918

Pontiac Inner Boot, Front Part Number: 26039156

Pontiac Inner CV Joint Boot Part Number: 88972719

Pontiac Inner Boot, Rear Part Number: 19149883

Pontiac Boots, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26002105

Pontiac Outer Boot, Rear Part Number: 19149074

Pontiac Boot Kit Part Number: 88972759

Pontiac Boot Kit Part Number: 89060343

Pontiac CV Joint Boot Kit Part Number: 26020951

Pontiac Seal Kit Part Number: 26044380

Pontiac Boots Part Number: 90009025

Pontiac Seal Kit, Front Part Number: 7845016

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