Outer CV Joint, Checking: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Press half of the grease amount from the repair kit into the joint housing.

-- Insert cage with hub into joint body.

NOTE:

Cage must be inserted on the correct side.

-- Press in the opposite facing balls one after the other, and the old ball hub position to the ball cage and to the joint housing must be replicated.

-- Install the new circlip in the shaft.

-- Distribute the remaining grease in the joint boot.