Disassemble/Check For Wear/Assemble Constant Velocity Joint Of Splined Rear Axle Shall - AR35.30-P-0662-03LW

Model 205, 253 

Dismantle constant-velocity joint 

1. Mark the position of the joint ring (37 c), joint hub (37d) and ball retainer (37f) in relation to one another.

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2. Align rear axle shaft (37a) so that narrow bar (arrow) of joint hub (37d) points upward.

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3. Use a suitable tool to press the two top balls out of their race.

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4. Tilt rear axle shaft (37a) and turn slightly to remove from the joint ring (37c).

   Hold the remaining balls in place when removing.

5. Remove remaining balls from joint ring (37 c).
6. Remove ball retainer from joint hub (37d).

   Cleaning 

7. Clean all parts.

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   Check constant velocity joint 

8. Check ball raceways of joint ring (37c), joint hub (37d), ball retainer (37f) and balls for pitting and signs of wear (arrows).

   Smooth areas and running marks caused by the balls are no reason to replace the rear axle shaft (37 a).

   In event of severe signs of wear or a defective outer constant velocity joint

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   Replace rear axle shaft (37a)

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   Assembling CV joint 

9. Insert rear axle shaft (37a) with joint hub (37d) and ball retainer (37f) into joint ring (37c) and align so that balls can be inserted.

   Before inserting the joint hub (37d), pack half the grease provided in the repair kit into the joint ring (37 c).

10. Position ball retainer (37f) onto joint hub (37d).

    Note the applied markings. If markings were not made, the ball retainer (37f) has to be positioned on the joint hub (37d) such that a wide bar of the joint hub (37d) is always opposite a narrow bar of the joint ring (37c).

11. Insert balls one after the other.

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