Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair

1. Remove output shaft from final drive and rear axle shaft.
2. Remove sealing cover, then the circlip.
3. Remove dust cover clamp, then the cover.
4. Press output shaft from cv (constant velocity) joint, ensuring bearing inner race is resting on counter pressure plate. Do not disassemble CV joint.
5. Place dust cover and inside cover on output shaft, and ensure joint is installed with collar on inner race facing output shaft.
6. Clean threads of joint to remove grease, then apply a sealant, ensuring sealant does not enter ball passages.
7. Press on joint with cap, then install circlip. If only one side was disassembled, sealing cover of other side has to be removed to press on joint.
8. Pack joint and dust cover with joint grease, then clean sealing surface of dust cover.
9. Apply adhesive to large diameter end of dust cover, then secure with new clamps.
10. Apply sealant to sealing cover, then install.
11. Reinstall output shaft.