Other Names: CV Joint, Outer CV Joint, Outer Joint
Item Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.2 x 6.7 inches
Item Weight: 6.80 Pounds
Replaces: 26044410, 26045070
Part Description: 2005 Buick Century Joint Kit, Front Wheel Drive Shaft C/V
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Vehicle Fitment
2005 Buick Century | Custom, Limited, Special, Special Edition | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
FAQ for Cv Joint Repair
Q: What should I align while latching?
A:
You need to align the half-shaft inboard seal, the tripot housing, and the large seal retaining clamp.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What should I clean by using the cleaning solvent?
A:
You need to clean the inner and outer race assemblies, the CV joint cage, and the chrome alloy balls.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you remove the Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Seal?
A:
You need to disconnect the swaging ring from the half-shaft bar using a hand grinder to cut through the ring, taking care not to damage the half-shaft bar, remove the large seal retaining clamp from the tripot joint with side cutters, discard the large seal retaining clamp, separate the inboard seal from the trilobal tripot bushing at the large diameter, slide the seal away from the joint along the half shaft bar, remove the housing from the tripot joint spider and the half shaft bar and the spacer ring, spider assembly, spacer ring (if equipped) using J 8059, and tripot boot, discard the boot and rings, clean the half shaft bar, use a wire brush to remove any rust in the boot mounting area (grooves), inspect the needle rollers, needle bearings, and trunnion, check the tripot housing for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage and replace any damaged parts with the appropriate kit.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What special tools will I be needing when replacing the Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal?
A:
You will be needing a J 8059 snap ring pliers, J 35910 seal clamp tool, and a J 41048 small swage tool.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque for the seal retaining clamp?
A:
The recommended torque is 174 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How do you install the Axle Shaft?
A:
You need to install the front wheel drive axle into the transaxle, verify that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated, install the front wheel drive axle into the front wheel drive shaft bearing, and connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Connect the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle, install a new front wheel drive shaft nut, insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into the caliper and the rotor to prevent the rotor from turning, install the stabilizer shaft link and the wheel, and the tire and inspect the transaxle fluid level and the wheel alignment.