New Beetle L4-2.0L (AZG) (2003)
Constant Velocity Joint: Testing and Inspection
Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint, Checking
Inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint, checking
The joint can be disassembled to replace dirty grease or for checking the balls and ball tracks for wear and damage.
Removing
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Swivel ball hub and ball cage.
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Press out ball cage in direction of arrow.
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Press balls out of cage.
CAUTION:
The ball hub and joint are paired and must not be interchanged.
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Tilt ball hub out of ball cage over ball track -arrows-.
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Check joint housing, ball hub, ball cage and balls for indentations (pitting) and signs of seizure.
Note:
Excessive backlash in the joint will be noticed as a knock when changing from acceleration to deceleration or vice versa. Replace the joint if
necessary. Polished areas and ball track marks are not reasons for replacing the joint.
Installing