Safari Van AWD V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1992)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Customer Interest
Front Propeller Shaft C/V Boot - Torn or Cracked
File In Section: 4 - Drive Axle
Bulletin No.: 46-41-02A
Date: October, 1998
Subject:
Front Propeller Shaft CV Boot Torn or Cracked
(Install New CV Joint and Boot)
Models:
1992-98 Chevrolet and GMC L Van Models
1995-97 GMC Jimmy Equipped with RPO F46
1991-94 Oldsmobile Bravada
1996-97 Oldsmobile Bravada
Equipped with RPO F46
This bulletin is being revised to add a model and add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 46-41-02 (Section 4 - Drive Axle).
Condition
Some owners may comment that the front propeller shaft Constant Velocity (CV) joint boot may become torn or cracked causing the CV joint to become
noisy. Failure of the CV joint may cause a driveline vibration and may produce a dark brown milky grease to emit from the end of the joint breather hole.
Owners may not notice this condition until a grease spot appears under the vehicle or when the vehicle is serviced for routine maintenance.
Cause
Conditions may be caused from the CV joint boot material becoming damaged at the clamp area, or the large ring retainer for the outside diameter of the
boot dislodges and the lubrication within the CV joint escapes causing the CV joint to become noisy.
Correction
To repair this condition, a Service Procedure has been developed which includes the replacement of an assembled front CV joint and boot with a new
clamp and filled with grease.
Service Procedure
