Inner Constant Velocity Joint, Checking - Volkswagen PASSAT Repair Manual

Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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Inner constant velocity joint, checking

The joint should be disassembled to replace dirty
grease and when checking the balls and ball
tracks for wear and damage.
- Swivel ball hub and ball cage.
- Press out ball cage in direction of arrow.
- Press balls out of cage.
Note:
The ball hub and joint are paired and must not be
interchanged.
- Tilt ball hub out of ball cage over ball track
(arrows).
- Check joint housing, ball hub, ball cage and balls
for indentations (pitting) and signs of seizure.
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