Part Description: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Boot Kit, Front Wheel Drive Shaft Cv Joint (Inboard & Outboard)
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Vehicle Fitment
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
Part Description: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Boot Kit, Front Wheel Drive Shaft Double Offset Joint (Outboard)
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Vehicle Fitment
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
FAQ for Cv Joint Boot Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the small retaining clamp?
A:
The recommended torque is 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you install the wheel drive shaft outer joint and seal?
A:
You should pack the CN joint assembly with the grease supplied in the kit, position the small end of the outer seal into the CN joint outer seal groove on the driveshaft bar, position the lip of the outer seal into the groove on the CN joint, manipulate the outer seal to remove any excess air and install the inner seal.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you remove the wheel drive shaft's inner joint and seal it?
A:
You should remove the D/O joint housing, the cage, and the inner race assembly from the driveshaft bar, the balls, the inner race from the cage, and the seal, and discard.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you install the wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal?
A:
You should install the new small retaining clamp onto the neck of the inner seal, the small retaining ring using J 8059 into the groove of the driveshaft bar, the convolute tool (7848076) over the inner seal, being sure to capture convolutes 3-6 and the inner seal onto the D/O joint housing, and remove the convolute retainer tool (7848076) from the inner seal.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you remove the wheel drive shaft's outer joint and seal it?
A:
You should remove the inner seal and the outer seal from the CN joint.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How do you install the differential carrier assembly?
A:
You should install the mounting bracket to the Differential housing, the vent hose, the electric motor actuator, the electrical connector, the front wheel drive shafts, the front propeller shaft, and the front tires and wheels.
Q: How do you install the rear axle shaft seal and/or bearing?
A:
You should install the axle bearing by the J 23690 and the J 8092, the Axle Shaft Seal by the J21128, the axle shaft and the tire and wheel assembly.
Q: What is the recommended torque for the front wheel drive shaft nut?