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Drive Axle With CV Joint, Mounted On Transmission Stub Shaft

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Filling The Joints With Grease 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle With CV Joint, Mounted On Transmission Stub Shaft
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  1. Bolt
  2. Outer CV Joint
    • Replace only as complete unit
    • Divide the grease between the ball paths
    • Removing. Refer to OUTER CV JOINT, REMOVING 
    • Installing: Using a plastic hammer, drive onto the shaft as far as the stop
    • Checking. Refer to OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
  3. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Insert in shaft groove
  4. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  5. CV Boot
    • Check for tears and scuffing
  6. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  7. Drive Axle
  8. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  9. CV Joint Protective Boot
    • Check for tears and scuffing
  10. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Insert in shaft groove
  11. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  12. CV Joint
    • Replace only as complete unit
    • Removing. Refer to OUTER CV JOINT, REMOVING 
    • Divide the grease between the ball paths
    • Installing: Using a plastic hammer, drive onto the shaft as far as the stop
  13. Protective Cap