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FRONT AXLE - 4
X
4
Using Ball assembly tool tilt inner race from side to
side in star pattern and remove all balls from cage.
Fig. 72
Pivot cage and remove inner race assembly fromouter
race.
Fig. 73
Pivot Inner Race and remove from cage.
Fig. 74
Note :
During disassembly mark Race, Cage & roller
balls for proper position in reassembly.
REASSEMBLY RZEPPA CV JOINT
Clean CV joint components and boot area on shafts
using only approved solvents. Do not use gasoline.
Apply tape to shaft splines to protect boot during
installation.
Slide new small clamp and boot on one side of shaft
having one Circlip groove. Do not tighten shaft at this
time.
Lightly coat inner and outer race with approved Lithium
grease.Toreassemble joint. Reverse the disassembly
procedure.
Install new circlip in inner race.
Completely pack CV joint only with specified grease.
If there is any remaining grease, place it inside the
boot.
Align CV joint splines with shaft splines. Gently rock
CV joint while pushing onto shaft, until click is heard.
Pull firmly on CV joint to make sure circlip is seated.
NOTE
: If necessary, tap CV joint shaft with brass or
soft face mallet.
Position the boot and clamp over CV joint (large end)
and secure with appropriate clamp.
Use : Clamp climper Pt. no. 2704 5890 3332.
Insert blunt screwdriver between shaft and small end
of boot to equalize air.Align boot marks on shaft. Install
and tighten small clamp.
Fig. 72
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