Outer constant velocity joint, servicing

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Outer CV joint, removing

Drive axle, clamping in vise

Use protective vise covers for this.

Open clamps.
Slide back protective boot

Fig 1: Striking Copper Or Brass Drift On CV Joint Inner Race With Hammer

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Strike a copper or brass drift on CV joint inner race with a hammer.
Remove joint

Outer CV joint, installing

Slide joint protective boot onto drive axle.
Insert new circlip

Circlip (snap ring) must be replaced

Pack 80 g joint grease in inside of joint.

Fig 2: Identifying Joint/Triple Roller Star Splines

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Before installing joint or triple roller star, splines - A - must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.
Screw old drive axle bolt into joint as shown in illustration.

Fig 3: Installing Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint With Flange Bolt

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Drive joint onto drive axle with plastic hammer until circlip engages.
Apply 40 g joint grease in boot side of joint.
Bleed protective joint boot.
Close clamp.