Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair

The front hub/bearing shield on the outer Constant Velocity (C/V) joint is a serviceable component of the outer C/V. If it is damaged in use on a vehicle or during servicing of a driveshaft it can be replaced using the following procedure.
To remove the bearing shield from the outer C/V joint, the driveshaft assemblies must be removed from the vehicle. See Servicing Driveshaft, for the required driveshaft removal and replacement procedure.

BEARING SHIELD REMOVAL FROM OUTER C/V JOINT
1. Clamp driveshaft in a vise by the interconnecting shaft.

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2. Using a drift tap around the entire edge of the bearing shield until it is removed from the outer C/V Joint.

BEARING SHIELD INSTALLATION ON OUTER C/V JOINT
1. Install bearing shield by hand on outer Constant Velocity (C/V) Joint so that it is installed squarely on the C/V joint.

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2. Position installer, Special Tool, C-4698-2 and handle, Special Tool, C-4698-1 on face of bearing shield.

CAUTION: If bearing shield is not installed flush against the face of the outer C/V joint, interference with steering knuckle will occur when driveshaft is installed.

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3. Using a hammer, drive the bearing shield on the outer C/V joint until it is flush against the front of the outer C/V joint.