Golf GTI L4-2.0L (ABA) (1997)
INNER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
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The joint can be disassembled to replace the grease if very dirty, or for checking the balls and ball tracks for wear and damage.
Removing
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Swivel ball hub and ball cage.
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Press out joint in direction of arrow.
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Press balls out of cage.
CAUTION: Parts of constant velocity pints must not be interchanged.
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Tilt ball hub to position above ball tracks -arrows-and remove from cage.
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Check housing, hub, cage and balls for pitting and signs of seizure.
NOTE:
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Excessive backlash in the joint will be noticed as a knock when changing from acceleration to overrun and vice versa.
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Replace the joint if necessary.
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Do not replace a joint because of polished areas or because the ball tracks are visible.
Installing
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Insert ball hub over both chamfers into ball cage (any installed position is acceptable).
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Press balls into cage.
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Insert hub with cage and balls into joint at right angles.