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Removing Outer Constant Velocity Joint on Golf Mk2

Removing
   
Removing
–  Before dismantling, mark position of ball hub in relation to ball cage and joint body with an electric scriber or oil stone.
–  Swivel ball hub and ball cage.
–  Remove balls one after the other.
  V40-0015
–  Turn cage until the two rectangular openings -arrow- line up with joint body.
–  Lift out cage together with hub.
  V40-0016
–  Swivel one segment of hub into rectangular opening of cage.
–  Tip hub out of cage.
  Note
The 6 balls of each joint belong to one tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for pitting and signs of seizure. Excessive backlash in joint will be noticed as knocking during load changes. In such cases the joint must be renewed. Polished areas and tracks from balls are not a reason for changing the joint.
  V40-0017

Installing > < Checking outer constant velocity joint