SRX AWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Constant Velocity Joint: Testing and Inspection
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot
Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement).
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For the front wheel drive shaft, refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Front Wheel
Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement).
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For the rear wheel drive shaft, refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Rear Wheel
Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement).
2. Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they are level.
3. Install the outer CV joint assembly in a soft jawed vise.
Note: The following procedure will have to be repeated until all the ball bearings are removed from the cage.
4. Using a brass drift (2), gentle tap the cage until the ball bearing can be removed from the cage.