Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
CV Type Inner Joint
OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
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The joint can be disassembled to replace the grease if very dirty, or for checking the balls and ball tracks for wear and damage.
Removing
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Mark position of ball hub in relation to ball cage and housing with electric scriber.
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Swivel ball track and ball cage.
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Remove each ball in turn.
CAUTION: Parts of constant velocity joints must not be interchanged.
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Turn cage until two rectangular openings -arrow-align with joint housing.
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Lift out cage together with hub.
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Swing segment of hub into rectangular opening of cage.
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Tilt hub out of cage.
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Check housing, cage and balls for pitting and signs of seizure.
NOTE:
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Excessive backlash in the joint will be noticed as a knock when changing from acceleration to overrun or vice versa.
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Replace the joint if necessary.
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Do not replace the joint because of a polished appearance or because ball tracks are visible.
Installing
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Press half the total amount of grease into the joint.
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Install cage together with hub into joint.
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Press in balls separately from alternate sides and ensure that original position of hub in relation to cage is restored.
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Install new circlip into groove.
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Distribute remaining grease in boot.