1. 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).

Tools Required

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 cm x 12 cm 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.

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 .

4. Remove the M24 x 2.0 nut, the 12 cm steel plate and the 3 inch or 4 inch pipe coupling.