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Dismantling Constant-Velocity Joint, Inspecting For Wear, Assembly - AR35.30-P-0661-03P

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Dismantle constant-velocity joint 

  1. Mark installation position of the joint ring (37c), 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 the ball retainer (37f).
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  4. Align rear axle shaft (37a) and turn slightly to remove from the joint ring (37c).

    IMPORTANT Hold the remaining balls in place when removing.

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

    IMPORTANT If these parts exhibit major wear, the entire rear axle shaft (37a) must be replaced. Smooth areas and running marks caused by the balls are not a reason to replace the rear axle shaft (37a).

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    IMPORTANT If the outer constant velocity joint is defective, then the rear axle shaft (37a) must be replaced.

    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.

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

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

    IMPORTANT Watch the alignment marks made earlier. If a marking was 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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