R32 4Motion V6-3.2L (CBRA) (2008)
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Constant Velocity Joint: Testing and Inspection
Front Suspension
Outer CV Joint, Checking
Outer CV Joint, Checking
In order to replace grease in case of strong soiling, joint must be disassembled or if journal surface of balls must be checked for wear and damage.
Removing
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Mark position of ball hub to ball cage and to housing before disassembling, using electro-writer or grindstone.
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Swing ball hub and ball cage.
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Remove balls in sequence.
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Turn cage, until two rectangular windows -arrow- contact joint body.
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Lift out cage with hub.
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Swing segment of hub into rectangular window of cage.
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Fold hub out from cage.
6 balls for each joint belong to a tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for small depressions (pitting build-up) and chafing. Excessive
circumferential backlash in joint makes itself noticed via tip-in shock, in such cases joint should be replaced. Flattening and running marks of balls are
no reason to replace joint.
Installing
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Press in half of the total grease amount (40 grams) into joint body.