Table of contents: Outer CV joint ↓ Inner CV joint ↓
Outer CV joint
1. Remove the axle shaft.
2. Measure the length (L) of the cover when assembled.
3. Remove the clamps and move the boot to the middle part of the axle shaft.
4. If the CV joint is not going to be changed, then mark its relative orientation relative to the axle shaft.
5. Clamp the axle shaft in a vice.
6. Screw the nut onto the axle shaft and use a puller to remove the CV joint without damaging the threads. The CV joint can be removed by hammering the retaining ring into the groove.
7. Remove the cover and take out the retaining ring.
8. Wash the CV joint in kerosene and dry thoroughly.
9. If the slightest signs of wear are detected, replace the CV joint assembly.
10. When assembling, wrap the axle shaft splines with tape.
11. Place the clamp and cover on the axle shaft.
12. Remove the tape and insert a new snap ring into the axle shaft.
13. Put on the CV joint, aligning the marks applied (if the CV joint has not been changed).
14. Screw on the nut, clamp the axle shaft in a vice and use light hammer blows to press the CV joint down so that the retaining ring fits into the groove.
15. Place a special lubricant into the cover, twist the cover so that the lubricant goes into the folds.
16. Spread any excess grease inside the boot.
17. Put the cover on the CV joint, put on a new clamp.
18. Bend the end of the clamp and secure with ears.
19. Install the cover so that the length measured during disassembly is maintained.
20. Make sure that the edge of the boot fits into the groove of the axle shaft.
21. Secure the cover with a small clamp.
22. Install the axle shaft.
Inner CV joint
Ball joint CV joint
1. Perform the actions in pp. 1–18. Please note that the CV joint is removed only by hammer blows on the mandrel; an impact puller is not used.
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2. Check the length (L) of the cover.
Three-roller CV joint
1. Remove the axle shaft.
2. Measure the length of the cover when assembled.
3. Remove the clamps and move the boot to the middle part of the axle shaft.
4. If the CV joint is not going to be changed, then mark the relative orientation of the CV joint housing relative to the axle shaft.
5. Remove the CV joint housing so that the rollers remain on the joint tripod.
6. Place marks on the tripod and axle shafts.
7. Remove the retaining ring.
8. Remove the tripod hinge.
9. Wash the CV joint in kerosene and dry thoroughly.
10. Inspect the hinge carefully.
11. If you notice even the slightest signs of wear, replace the CV joint.
12. A new CV joint is selected based on the markings on the side surface of the joint being replaced.
13. Wrap the tape around the axle shaft splines.
14. Place the clamp and cover on the axle shaft.
15. Remove the tape and put the tripod joint on, aligning the marks applied (if the CV joint has not been changed).
15. Secure the joint with a new snap ring.
16. Place a special lubricant into the hinge housing (comes complete with a new hinge), distribute the grease around the rollers.
17. Place the hinge housing on the tripod, aligning the marks on the housing and the axle shaft (if the CV joint has not been changed).
18. Put the cover on the CV joint housing, put on a new clamp.
19. Tighten the clamp, bend the end of the clamp and secure with the ears.
20. Install the cover so that the length measured during disassembly is maintained.
21. Make sure that the edge of the boot fits into the groove of the axle shaft.
22. Secure the cover with a small clamp.
23. Install the axle shaft.