HEXA

FRONT AXLE (4X4) 44 ASSEMBLY 1. Clean CV joint components and boot area on shafts using approved solvents. NOTE Do not use gasoline 2. Apply tape to shaft splines to protect boot during installation. 3. Slide new boot from shaft having one Circlip groove i(of DOJ Side) in reverse orientation. Slide new small clamps i(two nos.) and Rzeppa side boot in correct orientation. NOTE Lightly coat inner and outer race with approved Lithium grease. 4. Pack CV joint only with specified grease. If there is any remaining grease, place it inside the boot. 5. Align CV joint splines with shaft splines. Gently rock CV joint while pushing onto shaft, until click is heard. Now Install the Circlip 6. Pull firmly on CV joint to make sure circlip is seated. NOTE If necessary, tap CV joint shaft with brass or soft face mallet. 7. Position the boot and clamp over CV joint (large end) and secure with appropriate clamp. Use Clamp climper (Part No. 270458903332) 8. Align boot marks on shaft. Install and tighten small clamp. CV JOINT TESTING PROCEDURE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR TESTING DRIVE SHAFT NOISE: 1. Ensure that the DRIVER is alone in the vehicle while conducting the test. 2. All the windows of the vehicle should be fully rolled up to reduce the disturbances caused by external noises. 3. Drive on a smooth stretch of road and pay particular attention to various noises emanating from the front portion of the vehicle. Observe the changes in noise levels through speeds between 10 and 60 kmph. 4. It should be noted here that the driver may encounter difficulty in distinguishing between similar sounding noises resulting from either the drive shaft or the under-body (for example noise from suspension, steering etc.). 5. Therefore, it is advised that the vehicle be driven on uneven and bumpy surfaces as well, to observe the noises which may then be attributable to the under-body. 6. Focus should be on the side of the vehicle which is being considered for the drive shaft complaint. 7. Tests for CV (wheel side/ Outer side) and Inboard (FA/ Inner side) joints are different and need to be conducted separately.