| Re: [GMCnet] is this my cv boot? [message #323658 is a reply to message #323652] |
Sat, 09 September 2017 15:34   |
James Hupy
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Registered: May 2010
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Simplest way would be to replace entire axle assy. Some coaches are as
simple as turning the steering full lock, removing the 6 ea 12 point bolts
on the flange, shoving the axle up towards the radiator far enough to allow
the splines on the axle to clear the knuckle. Then, withdraw the axle.
Other coaches, not so easy. Remove the shock, unbolt the upper control arm
fasteners, lower the whole shebang to obtain clearance, remove the axle and
replace. That's for the drivers side. Passenger side, remove the oil filter
too.
Jim Hupy
On Sep 9, 2017 1:21 PM, "Dave King" wrote:
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 Elkart Indiana
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DAVE KING
lurker, wannabe
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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