SRX RWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
9. Wrap a shop towel around the joint outer race splined shaft.
10. Place the outer race vertically in a bench vise.
11. Position the cage and inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the outer race.
12. Align 2 cage windows at 0 and 180 degrees, within the outer race.Rotate the inner race and cage assembly downward in the vertical plane.
13. Important:
The inner race ring groove must be positioned down.
Position the cage and inner race so they are level.
14. Align the cage windows and inner race ball tracks with the outer race ball tracks.
15. Position a cage window and inner race ball track for ball installation.
1. Press down on the cage following one of the outer race ball tracks. The opposing cage window and inner race ball track will be accessible for
ball installation.
2. After installing the first ball, use a brass drift and a hammer to tap gently on the cage, in order to drive the cage and inner race down
completely.
16. Important:
No gap should exist between the ball and the inner race ball track.
Insert a ball through the cage window onto the inner race ball track. Tap the ball lightly with a plastic tipped hammer.
17. Position the cage and inner race so they are level.
18. Important:
The ball installation sequence must be followed as shown.
Repeat steps 17 through 19 in the installation sequence as shown, until all of the balls are installed.
