Buick Regal: Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
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Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove and DISCARD the CV boot clamps (1) from the inner CV boot.
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Using a suitable driver and a hammer, remove the CV joint (1) from the rear wheel drive shaft (2).
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Remove and DISCARD the CV boot (1) from the rear wheel drive shaft (2).
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Retaining Ring(1)@Rear Wheel Drive Shaft(2) - Remove and DISCARD.
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Retaining Ring(1) - Remove and DISCARD.
8. O-Ring(2) - Remove and DISCARD.
Assembly Procedure
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O-Ring(2) - Install NEW.
2. Retaining Ring(1) - Install NEW.
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Retaining Ring(1)@Rear Wheel Drive Shaft(2) - Install NEW.
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Install the NEW CV boot clamps (1) and the NEW CV boot (2) onto the rear wheel drive shaft (3).
5. Pack the CV joint with grease prior to installation. Insert grease into the NEW inner boot prior to connecting the boot to the joint.
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Using a block of wood and a hammer, install the CV Joint (1) onto the rear wheel drive shaft (2).
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Compress both CV boot clamps (1) using the J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers.
8. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Install
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Remove
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Righ
Description and Operation
WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Wheel drive shafts are flexible assemblies consisting of an inner joint and
an outer constant velocity joint connected
by an axle shaft. The inner joint i
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Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be
saved, such as power mirrors and
power steering wheel, if equipped.
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault
