Constant Velocity Joints, Outer

Constant velocity joints, outer

Special tools:
951 2619 Pliers 951 2619 Pliers

Note! See Drive shafts, removing Drive Shafts, Removing for drive shaft removal. The method is the same for the left and right drive shaft.

Expose the outer constant velocity joint




- Remove the clamps from the boot.
- Pull the boot off of the constant velocity joint.
- Wipe off the grease from the constant velocity joint.
- Fasten the drive shaft in a vise so that the recess for the lock ring points up.
Adapt a drift as described in Adapting a drift Adapting A Drift.

Remove the constant velocity joint from the shaft




- Pry the lock ring out of the groove and position a drift, as described above, between the lock ring lugs.
- Tap out the inner ring on the shaft a bit so that the lock ring is held open.
- Use a brass drift to tap out the constant velocity joint.

Caution! Only tap out the inner ring so as not to damage the bearing race or outer ring.

- Remove the lock ring from the joint.

Cleaning / checking the outer constant velocity joint





Note! The outer constant velocity joint can remain assembled while cleaned. If it is possible that the constant velocity joint is damaged, continue below. Otherwise, go to Greasing and installation Greasing and Installation.

Use an electrical etching pin to mark the outer constant velocity joint's outer ring, bearing race and inner ring in relation to each other.

Remove the ball bearings.




- Turn the constant velocity joint's inner ring and bearing race and remove the ball bearings clockwise one at a time. Use the etching as a starting point for removal.
- Place the ball bearings in order so that they can be reinstalled in the same positions.

Remove the bearing race and the inner ring from the shaft.




- Turn the inner ring 90° in relation to the bearing race.
- Remove the inner ring.
- Remove the lock ring from the inner ring.

Wash the constant velocity joint components thoroughly.




Replace the drive shaft assembly if any component is cracked or shows signs of wear.

Note! Scratches and minor pitting of the ball tracks are permitted.

Install the inner ring in the bearing race.




- Line up the markings with each other. Install a ball bearing.

Note! The location of the ball bearings.

- Turn the inner ring and the bearing race.
- Position the ball bearings in the same position as before, one at a time.

Greasing and installation

Lubricate the constant velocity joint thoroughly.




Install a new lock ring to the joint's inner ring.
Apply grease behind the joint via the shaft hole in the inner ring.
Use grease as specified in Oil, grease etc

Install the new boots on the drive shaft




- Fasten the drive shaft in a vise.

Install the constant velocity joint on the drive shaft.
- Ensure that inner ring is straight in the constant velocity joint.

Tap the constant velocity joint using a plastic club.
- Check that the lock ring sits in its groove.

Fit the boots





Caution! Ensure that there is no grease on the mating surfaces between the boots and the constant velocity joints and the shaft.

Remove excess grease using denatured alcohol.
Pull on the boots on the constant velocity joints and make sure that they are correctly positioned on the drive shaft.

Install new clamps.
- Use pliers 951 2619 Pliers 951 2619 Pliers.

Note! See Drive shafts, installing Drive Shafts, Installing for drive shaft installation. The method is the same for the left and right drive shaft.