Note: The inner constant velocity joint is not repairable and if it fails, the entire joint must be replaced.
Secure the drive shaft in a vice with soft jaws.
Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring from the end of the inner CV joint.
Using a drift, knock the protective boot off the hinge.
The mandrel must be installed in turn at different points along the perimeter of the cap, for its uniform removal. Move the protective cover to the middle of the drive shaft.
Secure the inner joint in a vice, then remove the drive shaft from the joint. If the drive shaft cannot be removed from the joint, place the joint in a press and use tools to press the drive shaft out of the joint.
Remove the disc spring washer from the drive shaft, having marked its position beforehand. The washer has splines, and the convex side of the washer is on the hinge side.
Before installing a new joint, thoroughly clean the drive shaft.
Install the spring disc washer onto the shaft so that the convex side of the washer is on the hinge side and the internal splines of the washer are aligned with the splines of the shaft.
Secure the inner constant velocity joint in a vice with soft jaws and insert the drive shaft into it. If the shaft does not fit into the joint, press the joint onto the shaft using a press, with the shaft resting on a support underneath.
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Install a new snap ring into the drive shaft groove.
Fill the inner hinge with 120 grams of grease, placing half of the grease in the hinge on one side and the other half on the other side.
Install the protective cover in place. Before securing the protective cover with clamps, use a screwdriver to lift the inner edge of the cover to equalize the air pressure under the cover.
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