GM 19210863 Boot Kit,Front Wheel Drive Shaft Tri, Pot Joint

Before starting the job, it is important to explore all options if the CV joint boots need to be replaced. Complete rebuilt driveaxles are available on an exchange basis, which can save time and effort. Before one starts disassembling the vehicle it is necessary to find out the cost of parts and availability. To protect axleshaft, the drive axle should be placed in a vise lined with rags when replacing the inner CV joint boot. Excessive play and smooth operation should be checked on the CV joint. The joint needs disassembly, cleaning and inspection for damage in case its boot is torn. The process demands one to remove boot retaining clamps, slide housing and bushing off spider assembly, as well as removing spider assembly from axleshaft. Then slide stop ring off axleshaft, clean old grease out of housing and spider assembly. Each bearing was removed with care before being cleaned up and inspected too. Applying CV joint grease onto inner bearing surfaces then slided bearing over them should follow this step. Reinstall the boot, stop ring, Spider Bearing, Spider Retaining Ring and Spider Assembly respectively. It is recommended that grease should be packed into the housing while seating boot in housing and axial seal grooves. The proper length for CV joint shall be adjusted by fitting boot clamps on it tightly enough. When replacing outer CV Boot first cut off the clamp retaining boot on it then slide back Boot itself; then spread apart ends of internal snap-ring from C.V joint so that C.V joint may slide off shaft at last.Inner race must be pressed down for removing ball bearings where balls are later pried out of cage These races will tilt as well as rotate thereby removing them from outer race . All parts must be cleaned up properly before checking whether there is any damaged part among them or not.The Assembly should be reinstalled by lowering it into housing rotating it and pressing balls into cage windows A new snap-ring is installed and grease applied through the splined hole. It should be positioned on driveaxle and driven onto it with a soft-face hammer using CV joint assembly. The boot should be seated and the retaining clamp should be installed. Finally, to tighten the boot clamps.

The CV boots are very important because they prevent dirt, water, and foreign material from entering and damaging the constant velocity (CV) joints. Oil and grease can cause the boot material to deteriorate prematurely, so it's a good idea to wash the boots with soap and water. Because it constantly pivots back and forth following the steering action of the front hub, the outer CV boot wears out sooner and should be inspected regularly. Inspect the boots for tears and cracks as well as loose clamps. Inspect the inner and outer CV boots for loose clamps, cracks, or signs of leaking lubricant. All-wheel drive models have CV boots at the rear too. If there is any evidence of cracks or leaking lubricant, they must be replaced.

The purpose of driveaxle boots is to block dirt, water, and foreign material from infiltrating and damaging the constant velocity (CV) joints.

Clean all components and inspect for wear.

Signs of damage or lubricant leakage can be identified by flexing the boots by hand to look for any signs of cracks or leaking grease.

The boots should be checked for tears, cracks, and loose clamps.

After dislodging the outer CV joint, remove and discard the bearing retainer clip and slide the boot off the axleshaft.

Start by removing the driveaxle from the vehicle and mounting it in a vise with jaws lined to prevent damage. Remove the boot clamps and pull the boot back from the inner CV joint to slide off the joint housing.

Inspect the CV joint for excessive radial play, which indicates wear, and ensure smooth operation throughout its range of motion.

Signs of damage can be identified by flexing the boots by hand to look for any signs of cracks or leaking grease.