Figure 4.51. CV joint RC 462 («tripod»): 1 - retaining ring; 2 - hinge body; 3 - three-spike; 4 - clamps; 5 - corrugated cover
Refer to Figure 4.51 for operation.
Operating procedure:
- remove the drive shaft;
- bite both clamps with a suitable tool and slide the cover towards the inner hinge;
- remove as much grease as possible, then wash the parts with kerosene or similar solvent and dry;
- to replace the thermoplastic boot, the inner hinge must be removed as described above;
- remove the cover from the shaft;
Note. Part of the right drive shafts is equipped with anti-vibration dampers, if the thermoplastic boot is damaged, replace the drive shaft assembly.
- inspect the hinge internals as described for the RC 462 hinge;
- install a new boot and fill the boot and hinge housing evenly with grease. The weight of the lubricant is 180 g;
- pull the cover over the hinge body so that its outer edges fall into the grooves on the shaft and hinge, then release excess air from the cover by lifting the edge;
- install a large clamp, a small clamp and tighten them with a crimping tool;
- make sure the hinge rotates smoothly in all planes;
- install the inner hinge;
- install the drive shaft.