Deflector Ring Replacement
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE1. Inspect the deflector ring (1).
2. Replace the deflector ring (1) if the deflector ring (1) is damaged.
3. Use a hammer and a brass drift to tap the damaged deflector ring (1) off of the CV joint.
4. Discard the deflector ring (1).
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
- Tools Required
- 3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling
- 12 mm x 12 mm steel plate with a 28 mm hole drilled in the center. The plate must be at least 3 mm thick.
- M24 x 2.0 nut
1. Put the new deflector ring (1) into position on the CV joint.
2. Put the 3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling against the deflector ring (1). Put the 12 mm x 12 mm steel plate over the pipe. The halfshaft bar (2) will protrude through the 28 mm hole in the steel plate.
3. Install the M24 x 2.0 nut on the halfshaft bar. Tighten the M24 x 2.0 nut until the deflector ring (1) bottoms against the CV joint.
4. Remove the M24 x 2.0 nut, the 12 mm steel plate and the 3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling.
IMPORTANT: If the tripot end of the halfshaft assembly does not require service, follow the directions for the installation of the halfshaft boot cover; refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Boot Cover Replacement.