Linhai LH400CUV-2 Service Manual page 115

CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE
3. Check for wear or damage to the inner splines of
the bearing race.
4. If necessary, disassembly the bearing assembly
for further inspection. Carefully remove the steel
balls from the bearing cage then remove the
bearing race from the bearing cage.
5. If any of the components of the bearing assembly
are damaged, replace the entire assembly as no
replacement parts are available.
6. Clean the inner CV joint in solvent and thoroughly
dry.
7. Inspect the interior of the inboard joint where the
steel balls ride. Check for wear or damage and
replace the joint if necessary.
8. Inspect the snap ring groove on the inboard joint
for wear or damage.
9. Inspect the splines on the inner CV joint for wear
or damage.
10. Check the stopper ring in the end of the inboard
joint. Make sure it seats in the groove correctly, if
damage the ring must be replaced. See right
picture.
11. Inspect the exterior of the inner CV joint for
cracks or damage, replace if necessary. Check
the movement of the joint for excessive play or
noise by moving the drive axle in a circular and
reciprocate direction.
12. Inspect the drive axle for bending, wear or damage.
13. Inspect the inner end splines, the outer end
splines and the front hub cotter pin hole for wear
or damage. If any of these areas are worn or
damaged, replace the drive axle.
Check the movement of the joint
NOTE: Inner CV joint must be replaced with the bearing as an assembly.
CUV SERVICE MANUAL 09.0
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