Double Offset
REMOVAL1. Remove large boot clamp, roll boot back, and wipe away excess grease.
2. Remove wire ring bearing retainer from outer race, then remove outer race.
3. Pull inner race and bearing assembly out until it rests on circlip, then, using pliers, spread stop ring and move it back on shaft.
4. Slide inner race and bearing assembly down shaft to expose circlip, then remove circlip.
5. Remove inner race and bearing assembly and, if necessary, remove boot.
SERVICE
Fig. 16 Inner Constant Velocity Joint Assembly. Wire Ring Ball Retainer Type:
1. Remove large clamp, then slide boot back and wipe excess grease, Fig. 16. Inspect CV joint grease for contamination by rubbing a small amount between two fingers. Any gritty feeling indicates contamination. If grease is contaminated, proceed with disassembly. If grease is not contaminated and joint was operating satisfactorily, add grease and replace boot.
2. Using a suitable tool, remove wire ring ball retainer from race.
3. Remove outer race.
4. Pull inner race and bearing assembly out until race contacts snap ring.
5. Using pliers, spread then slide snap ring back onto shaft.
6. Slide inner race and bearing assembly down the shaft to allow access to the snap ring.
7. Using a screwdriver, remove snap ring.
8. Remove inner race and bearing assembly.
Fig. 17 Bearings From Cage Removal:
9. Remove bearings from cage by prying with a dulled screwdriver. Use caution not to damage or scratch any components, Fig. 17.
Fig. 18 Inner Race Removal From Bearing Cage:
10. Rotate inner race to align lands with cage windows, then remove race from bearing cage through wider end of cage, Fig. 18.
11. Reverse procedure to assemble. Fill CV joint outer race with 3.2 ounces of grease and spread 1.4 ounces in CV boot. Use Ford Constant Velocity Joint Grease (High Temperature) E43Z-19590-A or equivalent.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 9 Interconnecting Shaft.:
1. Move circlip and stop ring back into their respective grooves on shaft. Left-hand interconnecting shaft is symmetrical and inboard and outboard constant velocity joints may be installed on either end. Right-hand interconnecting shaft is non-symmetrical and care must be taken so that inboard and outboard constant velocity joints are correctly installed, Fig. 9.
2. Install constant velocity joint boot, if removed. Ensure that boot is seated in groove, then install clamp so that it is secure but not too tight.
3. Install new circlip in groove nearest end of shaft. To avoid over-expansion or twisting of circlip, start one end in groove and work circlip over stub shaft end and into groove.
4. Fill boot with 45 grams of grease and fill outer race with 90 grams of grease. Use only lubricant E2FZ-19590-A or equivalent.
5. Push inner race and bearing assembly into outer race by hand.
6. Install ball retainer into groove inside outer race.
7. With boot positioned upward toward end of shaft, install constant velocity joint using a hammer. Ensure that splines are aligned before hammering constant velocity joint onto shaft.
Fig. 7 Halfshaft Assembled Lengths:
8. Remove all excess grease from external surfaces of constant velocity joint, then position boot over constant velocity joint and move joint in or out to adjust to proper length, Fig. 7.
9. Before installing boot clamp, insert dulled screwdriver blade between boot and outer bearing race to allow trapped air to escape.
10. Ensure that boot is seated in groove, then install the clamp so that it is secure but not too tight.