Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Remove the retaining ring and end cover from the end of the CV joint.
Remove the inner CV joint from the drive shaft by screwing an old bolt into the shaft, installing the drive shaft sleeve on a tubular mandrel and, striking the bolt with a plastic hammer, press the joint housing onto the drive shaft, while holding the drive shaft at an angle of about 20°.
Remove the clamps securing the hinge protective cover and slide the cover onto the drive shaft.
Fig. 10–8. Mark defining the relative position of the hinge housing (1), collar (2) and drive shaft (3)
Using a waterproof marker, mark the relative positions of the hinge housing, collar and drive shaft (see Fig. 10–8).
Remove the sealing ring from the end of the hinge housing.
Fig. 10–9. Removing the retaining ring securing the hinge sleeve to the drive shaft
Remove the retaining ring securing the joint sleeve to the drive shaft (Fig. 10–9).
Using a puller, remove the joint sleeve from the drive shaft.
Remove the hinge housing from the drive shaft.
Thoroughly clean the shaft and joint housing from grease.
Check the condition of the hinge sleeve, rollers and hinge housing.
Installation
Place the small boot mounting clamp and boot onto the drive shaft.
Install the joint housing onto the shaft.
Install the roller cage onto the drive shaft and secure it with a retaining ring.
Apply 70 g of G 000 605 grease to the joint collar on the drive shaft side and reinstall the joint housing.
Apply 70 g of G 000 605 grease to the other side of the cage.
Fig. 10–10. Location of the retaining ring (1) of the cover (2) and the sealing ring (3) in the end face of the drive shaft joint housing
Install the sealing ring, cover and retaining ring on the end of the hinge housing (Fig. 10–10).
Install the protective cover on the hinge and secure it with clamps, after first lifting the inner edge of the cover with a screwdriver to equalize the air pressure under the cover.
Fig. 10–7. Using a special tool to fasten the clamp: A – screw for tightening the tool jaws; B – installation of tool jaws on the clamp
To fasten the clamps, use tool 1683 (see Fig. 10–7). Place the jaws of the tool on the corners of the clamp clamp and in this position, squeeze the jaws with a screw, tightening it to a torque of 20 N·m.