Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Fig. 7 Inner Race Removal & Installation
7.
Push down on CV joint inner race until it tilts enough to allow ball removal, Fig. 5. If inner race is tight, it can be tilted by tapping inner race
with wooden dowel and hammer. Do not hit cage.
8.
Remove balls from cage. If balls are tight, use blunt screwdriver to pry balls from cage.
9.
Pivot cage and inner race assembly until its straight up, Fig. 6. Align cage windows with outer race lands while pivoting bearing cage, then lift out
cage and inner race.
10.
Rotate inner race up and out of cage, Fig. 7.
Inspection
During manufacture, CV joints components are matched and cannot be interchanged with components of other CV joint. If a CV joint component is
defective, the entire CV joint should be replaced.
Inspect all parts. If any parts are cracked, broken, severely pitted, worn or otherwise unserviceable, replace CV joint. If any parts appear polished, do not
replace CV joint as this is a normal condition.
Assembly
Fig. 8 Inner Race & Cage Assembly
Fig. 9 Inner Race & Cage Assembly To Outer Race Installation
