Note: Damaged hinges are only replaced as a set.
5. To replace the joint, the drive shaft must be disassembled.
6. Remove the drive shaft (see Section 3) and clamp it in a vise - use soft sponges or aluminum pads!
7. Release or cut the bandages (be careful not to damage the shaft) - to remove the boot of the inner CV joint, you will have to cut its seating edge on the drive shaft. Slide the protective boot off the joint to be replaced.
8. Using a screwdriver or circlip pliers, pry apart the circlip retaining the hinge (see resist. illustrations), if necessary, first remove excess grease from the hinge.
5.8a. CV joint retaining ring | 5.8b. Removing the retaining ring with special pliers |
9. Soft-faced hammer (e.g. plastic) knock the joint off the shaft (see illustration 4.8b), then remove the boot.
10. Install a new circlip into the groove of the new joint/drive shaft, making sure it is properly installed. Replace damaged anthers with new ones (see Section 6).
11. If dirt is found in the grease, for example, as a result of damage to the protective cover, completely remove the old grease, wash the hinge in gasoline.
Attention: Even a small amount of dirt leads to the destruction of the hinge!
Pack the joint with the correct type of grease (e.g. special grease Opel-1941522) as shown in Ref. illustration or with a wooden spatula. Use a soft-faced hammer to seat the joint onto the shaft until the circlip snaps into place.
5.11. CV joint packing with grease
12. Fill the boot with the remaining grease, pull it over the hinge and secure with bandage bands (see Section 6).
13. Install the drive shaft on the car (see Rsections 3 and 4).
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