40-61
Note:
The 6 balls of each joint belong to one tolerance
group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for
indentations (pitting) and signs of seizure. Excessive
backlash in joint will be noticed as a knock during
load changes. In such cases the joint must be
replaced. Polished areas and ball track marks are not
a reason for changing the joint.
Installing
- Swing segment of hub into rectangular cage
window.
- Tilt hub out of cage.
- Press half of the total amount of grease
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or
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into the joint housing.
- Install cage with hub in the joint housing.
- Press in the balls one after the other from opposite
sides whereby the original position of the hub to
cage and joint housing must be restored.
- Install new circlip in the hub.
- Distribute the remaining grease in the boot.
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Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
12/7/2004
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