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Introduction

Replacing a CV Joint Repair Kit requires some care and specific tools.

  1. 
With the vehicle resting on the ground, loosen the axle shaft nut and wheel bolts; With the vehicle suspended, remove the wheel;

Loosen the pivot and tie rod end nuts; Using an extractor, remove the pivot and tie rod end;

Using a lever, force the tray down to disengage the pivot;
    • With the vehicle resting on the ground, loosen the axle shaft nut and wheel bolts; With the vehicle suspended, remove the wheel;

    • Loosen the pivot and tie rod end nuts; Using an extractor, remove the pivot and tie rod end;

    • Using a lever, force the tray down to disengage the pivot;

    • Pull the axle sleeve to release the Fixed Joint, if necessary, use a polyurethane hammer;

    • Remove the Tulip Hood clamps and remove the half shaft.

  2. 
Using ring pliers, remove the lock and tripod;
    • Using ring pliers, remove the lock and tripod;

    • Use solvent or degreaser to wash the tripod.

    • Clean the half shaft to avoid grease contamination.

  3. 
Manually assemble the Hood;

Position the Tripod spline on the Half-shaft spline. The flat face should be facing the end of the shaft;
    • Manually assemble the Hood;

    • Position the Tripod spline on the Half-shaft spline. The flat face should be facing the end of the shaft;

    • Place the lock;

    • Mount the boot on the bearing. Use the bridge type pliers to tighten.

  4. 
Fit the Tripod into the Tulip.;

Apply all the grease from the tube to the tube;

Use the bridge pliers to tighten the Tulip clamp;
    • Fit the Tripod into the Tulip.;

    • Apply all the grease from the tube to the tube;

    • Use the bridge pliers to tighten the Tulip clamp;

    • Place the end of the Fixed Joint into the Hub. Fit the axle sleeve to the pivot. Install the steering terminal;

    • Tighten the Pivot and Tie Rod End nuts.

    • Place the new axle nut. Position the wheel and wheel bolts.

    • With the vehicle resting on the ground, tighten the wheel nuts. Apply 216 Nm to the half-shaft nut.

    • To prevent accidental loosening, crimp the axle nut collar into the recess in the joint.

  5. 
Under no circumstances should you attempt any repair or maintenance for which you have not been trained or if you do not have the tools and equipment to repair it.
    • Under no circumstances should you attempt any repair or maintenance for which you have not been trained or if you do not have the tools and equipment to repair it.

    • Always wear the proper safety glasses when performing any type of maintenance. Failure to wear safety glasses could result in injury and/or partial or complete loss of vision.

    • Always be careful when working with products that have sharp edges.

    • An important part of the work and operation of your workshop is the correct disposal of the products that will be replaced. Do your part and together we contribute to a sustainable future.

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Conclusion

Avoid damage and premature wear, after installing the Half-shaft, check the vehicle's geometry.

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