Inner CV Joint, Checking: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

The joint must be disassembled for the following work:

Replace the grease if it is very dirty
For checking the contact surfaces for wear
For checking the bearings for wear

-- Tilt the ball hub and ball cage.

Fig 1: Direction To Press Out Ball Joint Housing

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

-- Remove the balls from the cage.

NOTE:

Ball hub and joint piece are paired. Do not interchange.

-- Flip out ball hub from ball cage via the ball race -arrows-.

Fig 2: Flip Out Ball Hub From Ball Cage Via Running Path Of Ball -Arrows-

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

Excessive circumferential backlash in joint makes itself noticed via tip-in shock. Joint must be replaced in such cases. Flattening and running marks on the balls are no reason to replace the joint.