Outer Cv Joint Bearing Shield Removal; Installation - Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual

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OUTER CV JOINT BEARING
SHIELD
REMOVAL
(1) Clamp half shaft in a vise by the interconnect-
ing shaft.
(2) Using a drift (Fig. 35) tap around the entire
edge of the bearing shield until it is removed from
the outer CV joint.
Fig. 35 Removing Bearing Shield from Outer CV
1 - DRIFT
2 - OUTER C/V JOINT
3 - BEARING SHIELD

INSTALLATION

(1) Install bearing shield by hand on outer CV
Joint so that it is installed squarely on the CV joint.
(2) Position installer, Special Tool C-4698-2, and
handle, Special Tool C-4698-1, on face of bearing
shield (Fig. 36).
CAUTION: If bearing shield is not installed flush
against the face of the outer CV joint, interference
with steering knuckle will occur when driveshaft is
installed.
(3) Using a hammer, drive the bearing shield on
the outer CV joint until it is flush against the front
of the outer CV joint (Fig. 37).
Joint
HALF SHAFT - FRONT
Fig. 36 Special Tools for Installing Bearing Shield
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4698–2
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4698–1
3 - BEARING SHIELD
4 - OUTER C/V JOINT
Fig. 37 Correctly Installed Bearing Shield
1 - HAMMER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4698–2
3 - BEARING SHIELD
4 - BEARING SEAL MUST BE FLUSH WITH FRONT OF OUTER
C/V JOINT
5 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4698–1
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