Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual page 79

OCTAVIA
Edition 12.98
S00.5103.55.20
Front Suspension
Inspecting outer CV joint
The joint should be disassembled to replace the
grease if the grease is extremely dirty or if the
running surfaces of the balls need to be in-
spected for signs of wear and damage.
Removing
K - Use an electric pen or dressing stone to mark
the position of the ball hub relative to the ball
cage and the housing before disassembling
(see arrow).
- Swivel ball hub and ball cage
- Take out the balls one after the other
K - Rotate cage until two cage windows (arrow)
are positioned at the joint body.
- Lift out cage with hub.
K - Swivel segment of the hub into the cage win-
dow.
- Tilt hub out of cage.
Note:
♦ The 6 balls for each joint are assigned to a
tolerance group. Inspect stub axle, hub, cage
and balls for pitting and signs of rubbing. Ex-
cessive torsional play in the joint is notice-
able from load change jolts. The joint should
be replaced in such cases. Smooth areas
and traces of running produced by the balls
are not a reason for replacing the joint.
♦ Inspect cage for cracks.
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