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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1966ELECTRA BASE, NOT AVAILABLE, 7.0L ENG, ENG CD MZ, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONDRIVELINE/AXLESMAP - DRIVE TRAIN & TRANSMISSIONDRIVETRAIN AND TRANSMISSIONCV JOINTS
1966 Buick Electra Base, Not Available, 7.0L Eng, Eng CD MZ, Automatic Trans
CV Joints
1966 Buick Electra Base, Not Available, 7.0L Eng, Eng CD MZ, Automatic TransSECTION CV Joints
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Bearing, bushing or seal surface worn, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Boot clamp broken | A | Require repair or replacement of clamp |
| Boot clamp loose | A | Require repair or replacement of clamp |
| Boot clamp missing | C | Require repair or replacement of clamp |
| Boot leaking | A | Require replacement of CV boot |
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NOTE:
Further inspection of joint required before replacing boot.
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| Boot surface cracked, not leaking | 2 | Suggest replacement of CV boot |
| Cage broken | A | Require repair or replacement of CV joint |
| Housing damaged to the extent that it no longer performs its intended function | A | Require repair or replacement of CV joint |
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NOTE:
Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal manufacturing process of heat treating the housing.
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| Housing worn to the extent that it no longer performs its intended function | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal manufacturing process of heat treating the housing.
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| Internal parts binding | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Internal parts worn | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Lubricant missing | C | Require cleaning, inspection, and repacking of CV joint |
| Mounting holes elongated | A | Require replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.