Outer CV joint boot replacement
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Outer CV joint boot replacement
I'm replacing the right, outer CV joint boot. I have the axle out of the car and boot clips cut off and the boot pulled back.
How do I get the CV joint off the axle so I can slip the old cover off and the new cover on?
How do I get the CV joint off the axle so I can slip the old cover off and the new cover on?
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I would really suggest you consider replacing the whole axle assembly. It only costs a little bit more for the whole assembly and you will get a warranty on the part. Plus the added benefit of not having to mess with all the grease and clamps etc.
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It was $50 for the boot, $250 for the axle. The mess is already made. I just need to get the new boot on.
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Chuckster did a nice writeup a while back on this very thing....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1564253
If you're taking the whole joint apart, pay close attention to the orientation of the inner race and bearing cage when reassembling. If memory serves me, the grooved face of the inner race and the large-radius corners of the ball windows in the cage should all be facing upward when the splined shaft is clamped in a vice.
Mike
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1564253
If you're taking the whole joint apart, pay close attention to the orientation of the inner race and bearing cage when reassembling. If memory serves me, the grooved face of the inner race and the large-radius corners of the ball windows in the cage should all be facing upward when the splined shaft is clamped in a vice.
Mike
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Got it! Thanks everyone. I was trying to push the splined shaft through the CV hub instead of pulling the whole hub off the end of the shaft. The pictures in the service manual are less than clear shall we say.
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I just went thru this process last week. I removed the axle myself and took it to my local Chevie dealer and one of their techs did the job for me. I was charged 50.00 for labor and 108.00 for parts (both boots). I put the axle back in and away I went.
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From: Palm City Florida
Chuckster did a nice writeup a while back on this very thing....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1564253
If you're taking the whole joint apart, pay close attention to the orientation of the inner race and bearing cage when reassembling. If memory serves me, the grooved face of the inner race and the large-radius corners of the ball windows in the cage should all be facing upward when the splined shaft is clamped in a vice.
Mike
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1564253
If you're taking the whole joint apart, pay close attention to the orientation of the inner race and bearing cage when reassembling. If memory serves me, the grooved face of the inner race and the large-radius corners of the ball windows in the cage should all be facing upward when the splined shaft is clamped in a vice.
Mike
:blush: thanks... that was the job Patches talked me into
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