Examination
1. A clearly broken CV joint can be identified by characteristic shocks when the load changes, as well as by ear by the characteristic click that it makes when turning - the steeper the turn, the greater the load on the hinge, and the more clearly clicks are heard.
2. For a more detailed check, raise the car and place it on stands. If necessary, remove the crankcase protection.
3. Forcefully press the transverse arm up and then pull it down (see resist. illustration), then press firmly on the lower part of the wheel and press it first outward, and then pull it inward. When performing the check, observe the hinge - if any noticeable play is detected, the hinge must be replaced.
Note: When checking, it is necessary to exclude the influence of the backlash of other elements of the suspension and the code part.
4. Check the integrity of the anther, if there is damage, replace it.
4.3 Checking the condition of the CV joint
CV joint replacement
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 2) 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) and slide the protective boot off the damaged hinge.
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.
4.8a SHRUS retaining ring
4.8b Removing the retaining ring with special pliers
Note: Depending on the engine installed, the external drive shaft joints of some models may be installed without circlips. In this case, the circlip is mounted on the drive shaft.
9. Soft-faced hammer (e.g. plastic) knock the joint off the shaft.
10. Install a new circlip into the groove of the new joint/drive shaft, making sure it is properly installed.
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.
4.11 Packing the CV joint with grease
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.
12. Fill the boot with the remaining grease, pull it over the hinge and secure with bandage bands (see Section 5).
13. Install the drive shaft on the car (see section 2).
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