Inner CV Joint, Checking: Disassembling

NOTE:

Ball Hub And Joint Are Paired And Should Be Identified Before Removal. Do Not Interchange Cage Allocation.

-- Swivel the ball hub and ball cage.

-- Remove the joint in the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Direction To Press Out Ball Joint Housing

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-- Remove the balls from the cage.

-- Flip out ball hub from ball cage via running path of ball -arrows-.

Fig 2: Flipping Out Ball Hub From Ball Cage Via Running Path Of Ball

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-- Check joint piece, ball hub, ball cage and balls for small broken off depressions (pitting build-up) and chafing.

NOTE:

Excessive Backlash In Joint Will Be Noticed As A Knock During Load Changes. Joint Must Be Replaced In Such Cases. Flattening And Running Marks Of Balls Are No Reason To Replace Joint.