Buick Regal: Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner 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 Replacement - Right Side (AWD)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
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 front wheel drive half shaft (2).
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Remove and DISCARD the CV boot (1) from the front wheel drive half shaft (2).
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Retaining Ring(1)@Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft(2) - Remove and DISCARD.
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Retaining Ring(1)@ Inner Joint (2) - Remove and DISCARD.
Assembly Procedure
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Retaining Ring(1)@Inner Joint (2) - Install NEW.
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Retaining Ring(1)@Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft(2) - Install NEW.
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Install the NEW CV boot clamps (1) and the NEW CV boot (2) onto the front wheel drive half shaft (3).
4. 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 front wheel drive half shaft (2).
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Compress both CV boot clamps (1) using the J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers.
7. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Install.
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft
- Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
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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 - Righ
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
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Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the overhead console
when the vehicle is started.
The words ON and OFF will be
visible during the system check.
When the system check is
complete, either the wo
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle(1) - Remove.
2.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt(1) - Remove[4x].
3. Front Stabilizer Shaft(1)@Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Front Stabilizer Shaft(1)@Drivetrain and Front Suspens
