Outer CV Joint, Checking: Checking

The balls of each joint belong to one tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for small depressions (pitting buildup) and chafing. Excessive circumferential backlash in joint makes itself noticed via tip-in shock, in such cases joint should be replaced. Flattening and running marks of balls are no reason to replace joint.

Assembling

-- Insert cage with hub into joint body.

NOTE:

Be sure to install each individual part into the its original position when assembling the joint.

Cage must be installed laterally correct.

-- Press in opposing balls in sequence, during this, previous position of ball hub to ball cage and to joint body must be established again.

-- Press the grease into the joint body. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE .