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4. Wipe the grease from the face of CV joint
inner race. Angulate the CV joint on the axle
shaft and expose the retainer ring. By holding
the retainer ring in open position using a plier,
pull, the CV joint outer race at the larger
diameter until the joint separates out.
5. Remove the retaining ring from the CV Outer
housing and discard the retaining ring.
6. Remove the CV Joint seal from the axle
shaft.
7. Clamp the CV assembly on a vice and place
a brass drift/screw-driver against the CV joint
cage and tap gently on the brass drift/screw-
driver with a hammer in order to tilt the cage.
Remove the first chrome alloy ball when the
CV joint cage tilts. Tilt the CV joint cage in the
opposite direction to remove the opposing
chrome alloy ball. Repeat this process to
remove all six of the balls.
8. Pivot the CV joint cage and the inner race
90
°
to the centre line of the outer race. At the
same time, align the cage windows with the
lands of the outer race. Lift out the cage and
the inner race.
9. Clean the inner and outer race assemblies,
the CV joint cage and the chrome alloy balls
thoroughly with cleaning solvent. Remove all
traces of old grease and any contaminates.
10. Dry all the parts. Check the CV joint
assembly for unusual wear, cracks, or other
damage. If any of the parts are damaged
entire sub-assembly is to be replaced. Clean
the axle shaft.
11. Use a wire brush to remove any rust in the
seal mounting area (grooves).