Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool - Kent-Moore

The Kent-Moore J-36652 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool is a professional-grade instrument engineered for the precise and secure installation of new-style constant velocity (CV) joint boot clamps. This specialized tool is essential for automotive technicians, ensuring optimal boot sealing to protect critical CV joint components from premature wear and damage. It replaces older crimp-style methods, delivering a reliable, factory-standard seal.

Key Features

• Precision Swaging Mechanism: Engineered to accurately and securely swage drive axle clamps, ensuring a flawless and seamless ring for a reliable, factory-standard seal.
• Robust, Professional-Grade Construction: Built with durable materials to withstand the rigorous demands of daily use in busy automotive and industrial workshops.
• Ergonomic Design: Features an ergonomic build optimized for comfortable and efficient operation, minimizing user fatigue during repetitive clamp installation tasks.
• Consistent Clamp Tightening: Delivers accurate and consistent clamp tightening, which is crucial for preventing grease leakage and contamination, thereby extending the lifespan of CV joints.

Applications

The Kent-Moore J-36652 Drive Axle Clamp Swage Tool is primarily utilized by automotive technicians for securing swage clamps on both inboard tripod and outboard CV joint housings when replacing drive axle boots and seals. Its core application is in servicing drive axles on 1988 1/2 and later K-30 and 1989 and later K 10/20 light-duty trucks (GM C/K series). This tool is vital for proper installation of replacement CV boots, streamlining repair processes, and promoting professional, long-lasting results in workshops.