Pic. 3.131. Front wheel drive shaft (CV joint with length compensator (DOJ) and SHRUS «Bierfield» (BJ))
Disassembly
Pic. 3.132. Removal of a collar of fastening of a protective cover
Remove the clamps securing the protective cover of the inner CV joint and remove the protective cover from the outer clip of the inner CV joint (pic. 3.132).
Attention! Do not disassemble the outer CV joint «Bearfield BJ».
Attention! A special grease is used to lubricate the CV joints of the wheel drive shaft. Do not mix old and new grease or different types of grease.
Attention! After removal, replace the clamps of the CV joint protective covers with new ones.
Attention! Be careful not to damage the protective cover when removing.
Pic. 3.133. Removing the retaining ring
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the large circlip from the outer race of the CV joint (pic. 3.133).
Pull the wheel drive shaft out of the outer race of the CV joint.
Pic. 3.134. Removing the small retaining ring
Remove the small retaining ring and remove the CV joint inner race assembly with separator and balls (pic. 3.134).
Clean the CV joint inner race assembly with separator and balls without disassembling the assembly.
Remove the clamps of the protective cover of the outer CV joint and the protective cover from the body of the outer CV joint.
Pic. 3.135. Installing the adhesive tape
Attention! If it is intended to reinstall the CV joint protective cover, then wrap (plastic) tape the splined part of the shaft so as not to damage the cover (pic. 3.135).
Examination
Check inner CV joint outer race, inner race, cage and balls for damage or rust.
Check the spline of the wheel drive shaft for signs of excessive wear.
Make sure that there is no water, foreign particles, dirt or rust in the protective boot of the outer CV joint.
Pic. 3.136. Cleaning the outer CV joint
Attention! If you intend to reinstall the outer CV joint assembly, do not remove grease from it. Check for foreign particles in the CV joint lubricant. If necessary, completely clean the outer CV joint assembly of dirt and grease, then apply new grease to the CV joint (pic. 3.136).
Assembly
Wrap (plastic) with an insulating tape splined part of the wheel drive shaft from the side of the inner CV joint, so as not to damage the cover.
Apply grease to the wheel drive shaft and install the protective covers of the CV joints.
Recommended lubricant
Outer CV joint (BJ): CENTOPLEX 278M/ 136K.
Internal CV joint (DOJ): AMBLYGON TA 10/ 2A.
Pic. 3.137. Dynamic damper mounting scheme
To install a dynamic damper, holding the outer CV joint and the wheel drive shaft so that they are in a straight line, secure the dynamic damper with a clamp in the places indicated in Figure 3.137.
Pic. 3.138. Separator installation
Apply special grease to the inner race and CV joint cage. Install the separator so that the distance between it and the inner cage corresponds to that shown in Figure 3.138.
Note. Use the special grease from the repair kit.
Apply special grease to the inner CV joint cage and install the balls in the cage.
Pic. 3.139. Installing the inner CV joint
Position side (A) internal SHRUS, as shown in Figure 3.139.
Install the CV joint inner race on the wheel drive shaft and secure with a circlip.
Apply special grease to the outer race of the inner CV joint, install it on the wheel drive shaft and secure with a retaining ring.
Fill the protective boot of the inner CV joint with special grease and install it in place.
Secure the protective cover of the inner CV joint with clamps.
Add special grease to the outer CV joint housing in an amount that matches the amount of grease removed during the test.
Install the protective cover of the outer CV joint.
Secure the protective cover of the outer CV joint with clamps.
Pic. 3.140. Installation of collars of protective covers
Install the clamps of the protective covers of the outer CV joints at an appropriate distance from each other (to provide the necessary amount of air inside the case) and then securely tighten the clamps (pic. 3.140).