How to replace the front wheel drive shaft inner CV joint and seal on 2002 Buick Regal?

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Other tools required for wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement include you will need swage tool (J 41048) and snap ring pliers (J 8059) and seal clamp tool (J 35910). Swage tool (J 41048), snap ring pliers (J 8059), and seal clamp tool (J 35910). Start your procedure with swage ring removal from the halfshaft bar using a hand grinder which should preserve the halfshaft bar integrity. Separate the inboard seal from the trilobal tripot bushing at the large diameter by pulling it away from the joint along the halfshaft bar. Next, use side cutters to remove and discard the large seal retaining clamp from the tripot joint. Through the use of snap ring pliers (J 8059) separate the spacer ring across its tapered surface. Put the spacer ring along with the tripot joint spider onto the halfshaft bar before removing its retaining ring from the groove to extract this assembly from the halfshaft bar. Use cleaning solvent to completely clean both the tripot joint spider assembly and housing before drying all components thoroughly. During the cleaning process remove all old grease and contaminants. Check both the inboard seal and tripot joint spider assembly as well as the housing and trilobal tripot bushing for any damage or signs of wear. First put the new swage ring onto the inboard seal neck without the swaging process before placing the halfshaft inboard seal onto the halfshaft bar's grooved section. Apply the swage tool (J 41048) to set correctly the inboard portion of the halfshaft assembly with special attention to avoiding damage at the inboard seal. Swage rings should be aligned then tightened using the tool while inspecting the rings for deformities before possible re-swaging. Slip the spacer ring onto the halfshaft bar with the tripot spider's counterbored face facing the halfshaft bar end before inserting the tripot joint spider assembly toward the spacer ring. Position the halfshaft bar retaining ring using snap ring pliers (J 8059) while installing it into its groove and repositioning the spacer ring before applying the service kit grease to both the inboard seal and housing. Insert the trilobal tripot bushing into the housing while making sure it rests flush before placing the bigger new clamp onto the inboard seal for sliding the housing toward the tripot joint spider assembly. Position the joint assembly at the correct vehicle dimension with the inboard seal and housing and large seal retaining clamp in proper alignment before verifying the inboard seal's proper shape. Use the seal clamp tool (J 35910) to fix the seal retaining clamp at 174 nm (130 ft. Lbs.) while also making sure the clamp ear gap maintains the correct dimension.

OEM 2002 Buick Regal CV Joint

7 CV Joints found

2002 Buick Regal CV Joints, Front Part Number: 26073381

2002 Buick Regal CV Joints, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26073376

2002 Buick Regal CV Joints, Front Part Number: 26073382

2002 Buick Regal CV Joints, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 26073375

2002 Buick Regal Inner CV Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 26073379

2002 Buick Regal C.V. Joint, Outer Part Number: 19122437

2002 Buick Regal C.V. Joint, Outer Part Number: 19148843

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