Note: Observe absolute cleanliness during work. Even slight contamination leads to damage to the CV joint.
Lubrication for CV joints of the Ford KA model:
- The amount of lubricant for the inner CV joint: 100 g.
- The amount of grease for the outer CV joint: 40 g.
Grease for CV joints of Ford Fi-esta / Mazda 121 models:
- The amount of lubricant for the inner CV joint: 125 g.
- The amount of lubricant for the outer CV joint: 30 g (diesel models - 40 g).
Ford lubricant specification: WSD-M1C230-A.
Faulty balls in bearings are manifested by beating when the load changes and by noise. In this case, the CV joint must be replaced.
Inner case (from the gearbox side)
Removing
Support the car in front.
If so, remove the lower engine compartment cover.
Disconnect the control arm from the steering knuckle.
Disconnect the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
Disconnect the anti-roll bar connecting rod from the suspension strut.
Mark the installation position of the boot on the drive shaft.
О Loosen the band clamps with a hammer and remove them.
Slide the cover onto the drive shaft.
Pull out and remove the drive shaft with the tripod CV joint from the gearbox housing.
Thoroughly wash the CV joint cavity, internal parts, flanges, caps and covers. Remove old grease with solvent or compressed air.
Spread and remove the tripod retaining ring with suitable pliers.
Pull the tripod off the drive shaft.
Pull the boot off the drive shaft.
Installation
Lightly grease the surface of the drive shaft to make it easier to put on the cover.
Put a new cover with a fastening tape on the drive shaft.
Put the tripod on the splines of the drive shaft. When doing this, make sure that the beveled side of the tripod joint points towards the drive shaft.
Put on a new retaining ring and fix it.
Fill the tripod joint with fresh special grease and insert it into the CV joint housing. In this case, push the hinge up to the stop, then pull it out by 20 mm. Make sure that as little grease as possible gets into the boot. Lubrication quantities are shown earlier in this section.
Put the cover on the CV joint housing and align it in accordance with the marks made during removal.
Attention: The bellows must not retract after installation. If necessary, slide a small screwdriver under the boot slot and bleed the air from the boot.
Ford Fiesta/Mazda 121: install new band clamps and tighten by hand first, then tighten with pliers.
Ford KA: tighten the tie-down straps with a special clamp. Position the clamp as shown in the figure, the jaws of the clamp should be in contact with the edges (IN). In this position, tighten the bolt (A) with a torque wrench to tension the tie strap.
Torque:
- 12 Nm for tape 0.8 mm thick;
- 20 Nm for 1.1 mm tape.
Attention: The thread of the clamp must be clean, if necessary, lubricate it with molybdenum grease.
Install the stabilizer link to the suspension strut and tighten its fastening nut to 50 Nm.
Install the control arm to the steering knuckle.
Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
If removed, install lower engine compartment cover.
Lower the car.
Outer case (from the side of the wheel)
Removing
Raise and support the vehicle in front.
If so, remove the lower engine compartment cover.
Remove the control arm from the steering knuckle.
Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Remove the connecting rod for the anti-roll bar from the suspension strut.
Mark the installation position of the boot on the drive shaft.
Loosen the band clamp with a hammer and remove it.
Slide the cover onto the drive shaft.
Thoroughly rinse the CV joint cavity, internal parts, flange, protective caps and covers. Remove old grease with solvent or compressed air.
Spread the retaining ring with special pliers and remove it.
Carefully press the wheel suspension outward and pull the CV joint off the shaft.
Pull the boot off the drive shaft.
Installation
Check running surfaces and balls for wear, replace CV joint if necessary.
Lightly grease the surface of the shaft to make it easier to put on the cover.
Put a new cover on the drive shaft.
О Insert a new circlip into the groove on the CV joint.
Carefully press the wheel suspension outward and insert the shaft into the CV joint until the circlip locks into place.
Fill the CV joint cavity with 30 g (diesel models - 40 g) fresh special grease. Make sure that as little grease as possible gets into the boot.
Note: The amount of grease for the Ford KA is 40 g.
Put the cover on top of the CV joint housing and align it in accordance with the previously made marks.
Attention: The bellows must not be retracted after installation. If necessary, slide a small screwdriver under the edge of the cover and remove the air.
Ford Fiesta/Mazda 121: Install new band clamps and tighten by hand first. Then tighten with pliers.
Ford KA: compress the straps with a special clamp. Position the clamp as shown in the figure, the jaws of the clamp should be in contact with the edges (IN). In this position, tighten the bolt (A) with a torque wrench to tighten the strap.
Torque:
- 12 Nm for tape 0.8 mm thick;
- 20 Nm for 1.1 mm tape.
Install the connecting rod for the stabilizer bar on the suspension strut and tighten the nut of its fastening to 50 Nm.
Install the control arm to the steering knuckle.
Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
If removed, install lower engine compartment cover.
Lower the car.