Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Fig. 17 Circlip retainer in cross. S.S.G. units
5.
On S.S.G. units, loosen damper weight bolts, slide it and boot towards inner joint. Remove circlip, then joint from shaft.
6.
On all units, if constant velocity joint is operating satisfactorily and grease does not appear contaminated, refer to ASSEMBLY.
7.
If constant velocity joint is noisy or badly worn, replace entire unit. The repair kit will include boot, clamps, circlip and lubricant. Clean and
inspect joint outlined in the following steps.
Fig. 18 Ball removal. Outer CV joint
8.
Clean surplus grease and mark relative position of inner cross, cage and housing with a dab of paint.
9.
Hold joint vertically in a soft jawed vise.
10.
Press downward on one side of the inner race to tilt cage and remove ball from opposite side. If joint is tight, use a hammer and brass drift to tap
inner race. Do not strike the cage. Repeat this step until all balls have been removed. A screwdriver may be used to pry balls loose.
Fig. 19 Cage & cross assembly removal. Outer CV joint
11.
Tilt cage assembly vertically and position the two opposing, elongated cage windows in area between ball grooves. Remove cage and inner race
assembly by pulling upward from the housing.
