Buick Regal: 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 - 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 outer 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.
Assembly Procedure
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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).
3. Pack the CV joint with grease prior to installation. Insert grease into the NEW outer 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.
6. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Install
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
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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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Differential Clutch Oil Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.
3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
4.
Differential Clutch Cover Plug(1) - Remove.
5. Rear Axle Housing Filler Plug Gasket(2) - Remove.
6. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the differential to the
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both circuits need to
be working.
If the warning light comes on, there
is a brake problem. Have the brake
system insp
