Replacement
1. Remove the half shaft from the vehicle.
2. Clamp the axle shaft in a vise.
Internal CV joint
Tripoid type hinge
Removing elements
1. Remove the boot clamps.
2. Move the duster to the side.
3. Mark the installation position of the tripod in the shroud and remove the shroud.
4. Mark the installation position of the tripod on the half shaft (marks are indicated by arrows).
5. Remove the circlip from the end of the axle shaft.
6. Knock the tripod off the end of the axle shaft.
Inspection
1. Carefully remove old grease.
2. Inspect all hinge components for scratches, corrosion, other signs of wear or damage. Replace hinge if necessary.
Assembly of elements
1. Put on the boot and clamps on the axle shaft. Wrap the splines with duct tape before installing the boot.
2. Install the tripod on the axle shaft and install the retaining ring. Fill the tripod and hinge cover with grease.
3. Install the cover on the tripod.
4. Adjust the length of the axle shaft, guided by the values given subsection 8.2.
5. Lift the edge of the boot to equalize the pressure inside and outside the boot.
6. After tightening the clamp, bend the end of the clamp.
7. Secure it with the locking tabs.
8. To install the band clamp, tighten it with the special tool, turn the tool 90°.
9. Cut off the excess.
10. A special tool must be used to install the clamp.
Ball joint
Removing elements
1. Remove clamps.
2. Move the duster to the side.
3. Remove the retaining ring from the casing.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Remove the circlip from the end of the axle shaft.
6. Remove the ball cage.
7. Mark the installation position of the inner track of the cage.
8. Carefully remove the balls and remove the inner track.
Inspection
1. Thoroughly clean all parts of old grease and inspect the inner track for corrosion, scratches, cracks or other damage.
2. Inspect the clip for corrosion, scratches, cracks, or other damage.
Assembly of elements
1. Put on the boot and clamps on the axle shaft.
2. Insert the inner track and balls into the cage.
3. Fill the ball cage with grease.
4. Install the cage on the axle shaft with the large side facing out.
5. Install the circlip to secure the cage.
6. Fill the pivot housing with grease.
7. Install the circlip into the pivot housing.
8. Install the cover on the cage with balls and install the boot in place.
9. Lift the edge of the boot to equalize the pressure inside and outside the boot.
10. Adjust the axle length.
11. Tighten the boot clamps.
All internal hinges
Install a new retaining ring on the end of the axle shaft. Install the axle shaft on the car.
External CV joint
1. Remove the boot clamps and slide the boot to the side.
2. Thoroughly clean the joint of old grease with a solvent. Rinse and dry the hinge.
3. Carefully remove old grease and inspect the hinge components for corrosion, damage, or signs of wear. If the joint is worn, the axle shaft must be replaced.
4. Replace the outer joint boot by removing the inner joint and dynamic damper if necessary.
5. Install a new boot on the hinge, fill the boot with grease and tighten the mounting clamps.
6. Install the axle shaft on the car.