Shadow Convertible L4-153 2.5L SOHC Turbo (1991)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Outer CV Joint Service
Fig. 14 Disassembled View Of Outer C/V Joint
DISASSEMBLY
1. Cut boot clamps from boot and discard boot and clamps.
2. Clean grease from joint.
Fig. 15 Outer C/V Joint Removal From Shaft. Except S.S.G. Units
3. On A.C.I. and G.K.N. units, support shaft in a soft jawed vise, support outer joint and tap with a mallet to dislodge joint from internal circlip
installed in a groove at outer end of shaft. Do not remove slinger from housing.
4. On S.S.G. units, loosen damper weight bolts and slide weight and boot toward inner joint, then expand circlip with suitable pliers, slide joint from
shaft and reinstall damper weight.
Fig. 16 Outer C/V Joint Circlip Removal
5. On all units, remove circlip from shaft groove and discard.
6. On A.C.I. and G.K.N. units, do not remove heavy lock ring from shaft,, unless shaft requires replacement.
7. On all units, if constant velocity joint was operating satisfactorily and grease does not appear contaminated, proceed to "Assembly" procedure,
Step 8.
8. If constant velocity joint is noisy or badly worn, replace entire unit. The repair kit will include boot, clamps, circlip and lubricant. Clean and
inspect joint as outlined in the following steps.
