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ing, do not remove the heavy spacer ring from the (7) With joint separated from the interconnecting shaft proceed as follows: (8) Hold joint vertically in vise by clamping on splined shaft, using soft jaws to prevent damage. (9) Wipe off surplus grease and mark relative po- sition of inner cross, cage and housing with a dab of (10) Press down on one side of inner race to tilt cage and remove ball from opposite side (Figs.5 and (11) Tilt the cage and inner race assembly verti- cally and position two opposing cage windows in area (12) Turn inner cross (driver) 90° to cage and align one of the race spherical lands with cage window. INSPECT Check grease for contamination and all parts for defects as follows: (1) Wash all parts in suitable solvent and dry, preferably with compressed air. (2) Inspect housing ball races for excessive wear and scouring. Fig. 3 Circlip Retainer in Cross S.S.G. Fig. 4 Remove Circlip Fig. 5 Rotate Cage & Cross to Remove Balls Fig. 6 Ball Released 2 - 38 SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS Ä |