2005 Buick LeSabre CV Joint

You need J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers, J 41048 Drive Axle Swage Ring Clamp, and J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers.

You need J 35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers, J 41048 Drive Axle Swage Ring Clamp, and J 8059 Snap Ring Pliers.

You should use a brass drift and a hammer to gently tap on the CV joint cage until it is tilted enough to remove the first chrome alloy ball, tilt the cage in the opposite direction to remove the opposing ball, and repeat this process until all balls are removed. Then you should hold the inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the cage with the lands of the inner race aligned with the windows of the cage and insert the inner race into the cage.

With the removal of the wheel drive shaft for any reason, the transmission sealing surface (the tripot male/female shank of the joint) should be inspected for corrosion. If corrosion is evident, the surface should be cleaned with 320 grit cloth or equivalent in a rotational motion only. Do not clean with an oscillating motion. Transmission fluid may be used to clean off any remaining debris and the joint wiped dry before installation. You can not cut through the wheel drive shaft inboard seal during service. Cutting through the seal may damage the sealing surface of the housing and the tripot bushing.