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OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING Audi A5 I

Front Suspension (coupe) 3 illustrations

OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING

It is necessary to disassemble the joint whenever replacing the grease or if the ball surfaces show wear or damage.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: DISASSEMBLING

Mark position of ball hub to ball cage and to housing before disassembling, using electro-writer or grindstone.

Swing ball hub and ball cage.

Remove balls in sequence.

Turn cage, until two rectangular windows -arrow- contact joint body.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17

Lift out cage with hub.

Swing hub segment with smaller pins into rectangular window on cage.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18

Fold hub out from cage.