Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Important: The larger radius corners of the cage windows should be positioned up and the grooved surface of the inner race should be visible.
15. Position the cage and inner race so they are level.
16. Align the cage windows and inner race ball tracks with the outer race ball tracks.
Rotate the appropriate component(s).
17. Position a cage window and inner race ball track for ball installation.
17.1.
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.
17.2.
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.
Important: No gap should exist between the ball and the inner race ball track.
18. Insert a ball through the cage window onto the inner race ball track.
Tap the ball lightly with a plastic tipped hammer.
19. Position the cage and inner race so they are level.
Important: The ball installation sequence must be followed as shown.
20. Repeat steps 17 through 19 in the installation sequence as shown until all 6 balls are installed.
21. Insert approximately 60 percent of the grease from the service kit into the outer joint.
