Mini Ram Van L4-156 2.6L SOHC VIN G 2-bbl (1984)
INSPECTION
1. Check housing ball races for excessive wear.
2. Check splined shaft and nut threads for damage.
3. Inspect the balls for pitting, cracks, scouring and wearing. Dulling of the surface is normal.
4. Inspect cage for excessive wear on inner and outer spherical surfaces, heavy brinnelling of the cage, window cracks and chipping.
5. Inspect inner race (cross) for excessive wear or scoring of ball races.
6. If any of the defects listed in steps 1 through 5 are found, replace the C/V joint assembly as a unit. Polished areas in races (cross and housing)
and cage spheres are normal and do not indicate a need for joint replacement unless they are suspected of causing noise and vibration.
Fig. 30 Cage & cross assembled. G.K.N. units
Fig. 31 Cage & cross assembled. Citroen units
ASSEMBLY
1. If removed, position wear sleeve on joint housing, then tap sleeve onto housing using tool No. C-4698.
2. Lightly oil components, then align marks made during disassembly.
3. Align one of the inner race (cross) lands into cage window, then insert race into cage and pivot 90°.
