Outer constant velocity joint, checking: Removing

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Fig 1: Ball Hub And Ball Cage Swiveled

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Before disassembling mark ball hub position in relation to the ball cage and housing with an electric scriber or oil stone.
Swivel ball hub and ball cage.
Remove balls one after another.

Fig 2: Two Rectangular Windows Aligned With The Joint Housing

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Turn cage until the two rectangular windows - arrow - are aligned with the joint housing.
Lift out cage together with hub.

Fig 3: Tilting Hub Out Of Cage

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Pivot segment of hub into rectangular cage opening.
Tilt hub out of cage.

The 6 balls of each joint belong to one tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for small indentations (pitting) and signs of seizure. Excessive backlash in joint will be noticed as a knock during load changes, in such cases the joint must be replaced. Polished areas and ball track marks are not a reason for changing joint.