In this video we will identify and go over the repair for a split, cracked, or otherwise damaged constant velocity (CV) joint outer black boot cover. This repair involves removing the front axle or half shaft assembly from the vehicle. Then disassembly of the half shaft outer joint by removing the two swage clamps that secure the boot, and disassembling the outer race assembly (inner race, ball bearings, and bearing cage) for deep cleaning cleaning of the axle grease inside. GM part numbers and special tools required are shown in the video.
The vehicle illustrated is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 with the 6.5L diesel option (thus effectively making this a K2500 class assembly in the video as it has 8 lug wheels). The parts apply to any GMT400 style K1500, K2500, or K3500 from Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, Holden, or Hummer though from 97 thru 2010. The tools, procedure, and techniques shown though indirectly apply to earlier model OBS (old body style) K trucks.
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GM 15868188 or GM 26062619 (ACDelco 36-1236) outer CV joint boot kit and GM 26056802 retaining lock ring I showed in the video: and
For the Lisle 44900 lock ring pliers I used: and
If you're looking for the GM service manual I was using:
And finally, for the Kent-Moore J-36652 type swage clamp compression tool:
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Chapters:
0:00 - Problem overview
0:23 - Removing the wheel
0:56 - Front axle removal overview
1:36 - Removing axle flange bolts
2:24 - Removing axle nut & washer
3:07 - Separating axle flange from transaxle
5:39 - Removing the stabilizer link
7:57 - Removing the front axle half shaft I
8:55 - Removing the front skid plate
9:24 - Removing the front axle half shaft II
9:35 - Front axle disassembly
17:24 - Replacement part numbers
18:54 - Inspecting cleaned shaft assembly
19:45 - Disassembling and inspecting the outer joint assembly
21:06 - Service manual procedure review
23:19 - Installing new boot and small clamp
28:28 - Inspecting and reassembling outer joint assembly
34:09 - Small clamp final crimp tips
35:12 - Final inspections and grease packing
40:19 - Reassembling shaft and outer joint assemblies
42:37 - Compressing the large swage clamp
46:00 - Reinstalling the front axle & torque values
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