GMC CV Joints

[bright walter]

Since everyone is talking about re-packing these now, this seems like a good
time to ask. Last night I could not find anywhere in the maintenance manual
where it spells out a schedule for service, just how to repack one should it
become contaminated or need to be replaced. Is this an item like the
transmission fluid, which the manual says little about and everyone changes
periodically? If so, will some of you please advise how often this need to
be done in the real world. The GMC was my 1st FWD vehicle and CV Joints are
just one of the new items I am learning to deal with. Thanks,
walter bright, 76GB: T-48 days and counting.

 

[thomas g. warner]

service interval is every 25K miles

>Since everyone is talking about re-packing these now, this seems like a good
>time to ask. Last night I could not find anywhere in the maintenance manual
>where it spells out a schedule for service, just how to repack one should it
>become contaminated or need to be replaced. Is this an item like the
>transmission fluid, which the manual says little about and everyone changes
>periodically? If so, will some of you please advise how often this need to
>be done in the real world. The GMC was my 1st FWD vehicle and CV Joints are
>just one of the new items I am learning to deal with. Thanks,
>walter bright, 76GB: T-48 days and counting.
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
"The beautiful Mohawk Vally"

 

[bright walter]

Thanks Rick; Thats exactly what I'll do. walter bright, 76 GB, Delanco, NJ.

- -----Original Message-----
From: RickStapls [mailto:RickStapls]
Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 1:18 AM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: GMC CV Joints

Walter,
That's because there is no scheduled service other than inspection of the

boots and seals. Unless they are damaged during removal/installation, CV
Joint failure is almost always due to leaking or torn CV boots. If you keep

the grease in and the dirt and water out, they will last a looong time. Of
course, if the grease leaks out or the boot gets torn, clean, repack, and
reseal ASAP.

Rick Staples
'75 Eleganza
Louisville, CO