Aries L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1983)
Fig. 28 Ball removal. Outer C/V joints
Fig. 29 Cage & cross assembly removal. Outer C/V joints
Fig. 30 Removing cross from cage. Outer C/V joints
11. Press downward on one side of inner race to tilt cage and remove ball from opposite side. If joint is tight, use a hammer and a brass drift to tap
inner race. Do not strike cage. Repeat this step until all six balls are removed. A screwdriver may be used to pry balls loose.
12. Tilt cage assembly vertically and position two opposing, elongated cage windows in area between ball grooves. Remove cage and inner race
assembly by pulling upward from housing.
13. Rotate inner cross 90 degrees to cage and align one of race spherical lands with an elongated cage window. Raise land into cage window and
remove inner race by swinging outward.