VUE AWD L4-2.2L VIN D (2005)
11. Place a brass drift against the CV joint inner race (1).
12. Tap gently on the brass drift with a hammer in order to tilt the joint race.
13. Remove the first bearing roller (2) when the CV race tilts.
14. Tilt the CV joint inner race in the opposite direction to remove the opposing bearing roller.
15. Repeat the process to remove all 6 of the bearing rollers.
16. Pivot the CV joint cage (4) and the inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the outer race (2). At the same time, align the cage windows (3) with
the lands of the outer race.
17. Lift out the cage (4) and the inner race.
18. Remove the inner race (1) from the cage (2) by rotating the inner race upward.
19. Clean the following items thoroughly with a suitable solvent. Remove all traces of grease and contaminants.
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The inner and outer race assemblies
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The CV joint cage
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The bearing rollers
20. Dry all the parts with compressed air.
21. Inspect the CV joint assembly for the following:
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Unusual wear
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Cracks
