GM 19210864 Boot Kit,Front Wheel Drive Shaft Cv Joint

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.

Begin by removing the CV axle from the vehicle and mounting it in a vise with jaws lined to prevent damage. Remove boot clamps, pull boot back from inner CV joint to slide off the joint housing. Mark relationship of tripod to outer race. For rear CV joint, note orientation of spring and guide and remove them from housing. Use center punch to mark alignment between tripod and axleshaft for proper installation. Remove stop-ring and retainer clip from end of axleshaft, or if necessary, use a hammer and brass punch to drive the tripod joint from the CV axle. Slide the boot off the axleshaft for inspection purposes. Clean old grease out of outer race and assembly for tripod bearing after disassembling each section of tripod assembly one at a time to clean needle bearings with solvent. Check rollers, tripod, bearings, outer race for abnormal wear or scoring or pitting indicating replacement is necessary.For installation : slide clamps & boot onto axleshaft; wrap tape around shaft splines; install Stop-ring on shaft . Place on shaft , aligning match marks ; then install new retainer clip . Apply CV joint grease inside of boot , inside of joint housing , and over tripoid assembly . Rear cv axles have springs that need to be installed into the housing while all models will require sliding the housing overtripod . Fit boot into place positioning cv joint mid travel equalize pressure in booth tighten clamp boots Finally install driveaxle.For removal : remove boot clamps ; strike edge Cv Joint Housing using soft-face hammer causing it fall away from Cv Axle .Slide outer Cv Boot off Axleshaft making marks on inner race and cage for re-assembly orientation. Press down on inner race allowing one ball bearing to be removed then pry balls out of cage one at a time. Tilt cage/inner race assembly 90 degrees with balls removed aligning cage windows with lands on outer race lift assembly from outer race. Turn inner race 90 degrees in cage aligning inner lands with cage windows and remove it from the cage , Clean components by solvent inspection for wear and damage, such as pitting, score marks and cracks. Shiny polished spots are normal and do not affect cv joint operation. Reverse the removal technique to install inner race in cage then inner race &cage assembly into outer race.During installation: slide new sealing boot clamps and sealing boot onto axleshaft; position balls in the windows of cage; place new bearing retainer clip on axleshaft. Take half the grease provided to the outer CV joint assembly housing &the remaining grease to go inside sealing boot. Align splines on axleshaft with outer CV joint assembly then using soft-faced hammer gently drive the cv joint onto the axleshaft until it is seated.Position CV Joint halfway through stroke equalize boot pressure tighten boot clamps finally install driveaxle.

It is advisable to explore all available options and assess the cost and availability of parts.

The outer CV boots require regular inspection.

Grasp each front tire at the edges and check for play in the steering system components. Ensure to inspect the steering gear mounts and tie-rod ends for looseness if any freeplay is noted.

The outer CV boot, which constantly pivots back and forth following the steering action of the front hub, wears out sooner and should be regularly inspected.

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

To avoid premature deterioration of the boot material caused by oil and grease, it is advisable to wash the boots with soap and water.

The inner race should be pressed down to remove a ball bearing, and the balls should be pried out of the cage. The inner race and cage should be tilted and rotated to remove them from the outer race. After cleaning and inspecting these components, the assembly should be reinstalled, and a new snap-ring should be installed.

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

After mounting the driveaxle in a vise, remove the boot clamps and slide the boot back from the inner CV joint, marking the relationship of the tri-pod to the outer race. Use a center punch to mark the tri-pod and axleshaft for proper reassembly.

Oil and grease can lead to premature deterioration of the boot material.