Constant-velocity joint: V6 and four-cylinderengines
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Constant-velocity joint: V6 and four-cylinder
engines
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Cleaning in connection with replacement of rubber gaiter on CV
joint
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1.
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Make sure that the shaft and
gaiter are clean. Clamp the drive shaft in a vice.
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2.
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Undo the gaiter clips on the constant-velocity joint and slide the
rubber gaiter along the shaft.
Remove all grease from the constant-velocity joint.
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3.
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Open the circlip and tap the constant-velocity joint off the shaft,
using a hammer and brass drift.
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4.
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Rotate the bearing to allow removal of the steel balls.
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5.
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Rotate the inner cage for the steel balls to permit its removal from the outer race.
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6.
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Lift out the outer race.
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7.
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Wipe the balls and other parts clean.
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1.
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Fit a new rubber gaiter on the
shaft.
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2.
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Position the outer race in the joint.
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3.
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Fit the inner cage in the outer race and rotate it so that the steel balls can be
inserted.
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4.
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Press each ball into place.
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5.
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Pack the constant-velocity joint with 80 grammes of fresh Molycote
Rapid G VN24612C grease or the equivalent.
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6.
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Press the drive shaft into the constant-velocity joint.
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7.
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Position the new rubber gaiter correctly and secure it with new
retaining clips.
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