Outer constant velocity joint, servicing

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Outer CV joint, removing

Secure drive shaft with protective covers in vise clamp.
Remove clamp and slide boot back.

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Spindle 3207

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Screw Pressure Spindle 3207 with M 16/M14 thread version into joint pins until constant velocity joint is press off of drive axle.
Remove circlip

Outer CV joint, installing

Slide joint protective boot onto drive axle.

Protective boot and boot seat on drive axle must be free of grease.

Install new circlip

Circlip (snap ring) must be replaced.

Apply 50 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.

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

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Screw old drive axle bolt into joint as shown in illustration.
Drive joint onto drive axle with plastic hammer until circlip engages.
Apply 40 g joint grease in boot side of joint.

Grease quantities, see table Grease quantity and type

Bleed protective joint boot.
Close clamp.