Assemble Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
- Ensure that the boot (1) is properly seated in the grooved (2) wheel drive shaft (3).
- Place approximately half the lubricant from the service kit inside the outboard boot and pack the CV joint with the remaining lubricant.
- Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV joint (1) on the wheel drive shaft.
- Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) and the wheel drive shaft (5).
- Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) and the CV joint housing (1).
- Ensure that the boot clamp is properly positioned around the entire circumference of the boot.
- Ensure that the gap measurement does not exceed 1.8 mm (0.07 in) for vehicles with X88 and 2.6 mm (0.10 in) for vehicles with Z88/W49/WDA.
- Using the J 35910 pliers, tighten the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) in the boot clamp measure 1.8 mm (0.07 in) for vehicles with X88 and 2.6 mm (0.10 in) for vehicles with Z88/W49/WDA.
- The following service procedure is for those vehicles equipped with the earless type clamp (1). For those vehicles equipped with the ear type clamp (2), proceed to step 10.
- Using the CH 48894 pliers, close the boot clamp.
- Using the J 35910 pliers, torque or ratchet wrench and breaker bar, close the boot clamp until the gap measures 1.9 mm (0.07 in) for vehicles with X88.
- Distribute the lubricant within the outer CV joint by moving it in a circular motion at least four to five times.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft from the bench vise.
- Install the wheel drive shaft assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
NOTE:
NOTE:
Ensure the boot clamp is securely closed and seated properly on the boot.