Attention! The outer CV joint is non-separable. More cost-effective is to replace the axle shaft assembly.
1. Remove the half shaft.
2. Clamp the axle shaft in a vise through a soft gasket. Check the radial play of the CV joint and the condition of the boot. If damage is found to the cover, disassemble the hinge, clean the parts and inspect.
3. Remove the clamps of the covers by bending the latches with a screwdriver.
4. Carefully remove the outer cover (or cut if case is badly damaged).
5. Remove the inner cover from the CV joint housing and remove the housing.
6. Mark the relative position of the cross and the body.
7. Remove the snap ring.
8. Knock the cross from the axle shaft through the brass mandrel.
9. Carefully remove covers (if they are in good condition). When removing the cover, wrap the slots with tape.
10. Rinse and inspect all parts. Check the condition of the outer CV joint balls. If the balls are worn, replace the joint (sold as a set with axle). Inspect the details of the inner CV joint, the presence of scratches, pits and burrs is not allowed. Replace the cross if necessary.
11. When assembling, put on covers, clamps and install a crosspiece on the axle shaft (photo on the left). Lubricate the cross and put grease in the CV joint housing (photo on the right).
12. After installing the housing, fill the cavities with grease.
13. Put on the cover so that the edges go into the grooves. When assembling, maintain the mounting dimension of the axle shaft.
14. Straighten the edge of the cover.
15. To secure the clamp, press the tabs (photo on the left) and bend (photo on the right).
16. Install the axle shaft.