40-60
Outer constant velocity joint, checking
The joint should be disassembled to replace dirty
grease or for checking the balls and ball tracks
for wear and damage.
Removing
- Before disassembling mark position of the ball hub
in relation to the ball cage and housing with an
electric scriber or oil stone.
- Swivel ball hub and ball cage.
- Remove balls one after the other.
- Turn cage until the two rectangular windows
(arrow) are aligned with the joint housing.
- Lift out cage together with hub.
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