Good morning, van lovers

I bought a couple used drive axles (from an automatic transmission, because
that's what I have) from a guy a couple years ago and they've been sitting
in my basement in a black plastic garbage bag.  I'm planning a road trip
and thought I'd clean up the CV joints and take one along as a spare, along
with some new bolts, a tool, some moly grease, and one spare (used) boot.

It's been years since I fiddled with CV joints and I don't remember what to
look for.
So when I get the joint cleaned up (using kerosene or paint thinner), what
do I do? Should I turn the inner part so that I can get out each ball and
inspect it for cracks, etc.?  Inspect the inner part (is that a "race"?)
for grooves, etc.   I don't need to ensure that each ball go back into the
same place... do I?

I have four to choose from.

Or should I leave the joint intact, clean it up the best I can and wrap it
up in some paper.

Thanks!

My van is a 1986, 2.2 L WBX, auto transmission, Westfalia six-seater.

Mark

--
86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"

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