joeymt33
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Is there a trick to getting the balls out? i can'tGive the axle a tug and it should come out. I placed the axle in a vice and used a hammer and chisel to punch the CV joint off the shaft.
After marking the inner and outer races, you can turn the cage so that you can remove the balls. I started with the one I marked and removed them in a clockwise rotation. This way they go back in the same place.
All my balls!
Here is the unit with the balls removed.
I slipped the CV back on the shaft, you may have to use a punch or screw driver to keep the retaining ring pushed in the groove while tapping on the CV.
Make sure to grease the seal in the diff. I used grease liberally on the splines and sealing surfaces.
I grease the knuckle the same way and reinstalled it. Make sure you use a new cotter pin.
Now time to have fun again riding!
Joe