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/screwdriver 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. Dry all the parts. Check the CV joint assembly 10. for unusual wear, cracks, or other damage. If any of the parts are damaged entire subassembly is to be replaced. Clean the axle shaft. Use a wire brush to remove any rust in the seal 11. mounting area (grooves). ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. Put a light coat of grease from service kit on the ball grooves of the inner race and the outer race. 2. Hold the inner race 90° to the centre line of the cage with the lands of the inner race aligned with the windows of cage. 3. Insert the inner race into the cage. DRIVESHAFT DCT 23
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