Checking Outer Constant Velocity Joint - Seat Leon 2013 Workshop Manual

León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018
– Remove bolt -arrow-.
Tighten outer bolt on drive shaft.
– Renew outer bolt for drive shaft.
Note
It must be ensured that the wheels do not yet touch the floor when
the drive shaft is being tightened. Otherwise the wheel bearing
may be damaged.
– Have second mechanic apply brakes.
– Tighten bolt to 200 Nm.
– Lower vehicle onto its wheels.
– Turn bolt 180° further.
8.5

Checking outer constant velocity joint

The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is heavily
soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls for wear and
damage.
Removing
– Mark the position of the ball hub relative to the cage and the
housing before removing, use an electric pen or a softening
stone -arrow-.
– Swivel ball hub and ball cage and take out balls one after the
other.
– Turn cage until the two rectangular windows -arrow- lie on joint
body.
– Take out cage with hub.
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Rep. gr.42 - Rear suspension