| Re: is this my cv boot? [message #323655 is a reply to message #323649] |
Sat, 09 September 2017 15:21   |
kingd
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Registered: June 2004
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Having done outer CVs on other Front wheel drive vehicles, I think I'm
about to complicate the process.
Unless the poster asking the question is going to use a "split" boot that
bolts together, does he not have to remove the outer stub axle to install
the new boot ?
Also, I didnt think the procedure was to fill the new boot with grease.
The grease is supposed to end up in the actual CV joint not in the boot, although
some will go these, Depending on the condition of the old grease and how old it is should
not the old grease be flushed from the joint ? To the people who do this all the time eg Jim Hupy
and others, should the CV be taken apart to clean it?
Also I believe to complicate matter, I believe correct new shafts are NOT available but I think
properlyREBUILT shafts are available from some of the GMCMH suppliers eg COOP, Applied, etc.
If youve never rebuild a CV axle and don't have access to a shop you would trust, I would suggest you
get a rebuilt shaft. You will also next six each of the correct bolts for the inner end.
Not to restart the debate but if the inner bolts are torqued to the 'gm specified torque the
bolts are "supposed" to be one time use. Lots of GMCers may be on there way to the convention
in Elkhart Indiana
DAVE KING
lurker, wannabe
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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