–
| Swivel one segment of hub into rectangular opening of cage. |
The 6 balls in each joint belong to one tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for pitting and signs of seizure. Excessive backlash in the joint will cause knocking or jolts under load change; in such cases the joint must be renewed. Polished areas and visible tracks in the ball races do not justify renewal of the joint. |
–
| Fit cage with hub into joint body. |
–
| Press in balls one after the other from opposite sides, taking care to re-establish original position of hub relative to cage and joint body. |
|
|
|