inner hub to axle shaft.
Support inner hub at
arrows
when
pressing axle shaft out of joint.
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Clean all old lubricant off shaft
splines and inner joint's splines.
CAUTION!
If the CV joint must be disassembled
for cleaning and inspection, be sure to
matchmark inner and outer race and
intermediate ball cage. This allows
reassembly of parts in their original
positions.
Note:
To inspect a CV joint, clean away the
grease and look for galling, pitting and
other signs of wear or physical damage.
Polished surfaces or visible ball tracks
alone are not necessarily cause for
replacement. Discoloration due to
overheating indicates lack of lubrication.
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Apply Loctite® 270 or an equivalent
heavy-duty locking compound to
drive axle splines. Position new CV
joint on shaft so that raised or taller
Rear Axle Final Drive
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