Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
2.
Check splined shaft and nut threads for damage.
3.
Inspect the balls for pitting, cracks, scouring and wearing. Dulling of the surface is normal.
4.
Inspect cage for excessive wear on inner and outer spherical surfaces, heavy brinnelling of the cage, window cracks and chipping.
5.
Inspect inner race (cross) for excessive wear or scoring of ball races.
6.
If any of the defects listed in steps 1 through 5 are found, replace the CV joint assembly as a unit. Polished areas in races (cross and housing)
and cage spheres are normal and do not indicate a need for joint replacement unless they are suspected of causing noise and vibration.
