Yeah, me too.  I always make sure that the balls go back into the same
CV ... but not into their original slots.  That practice has never given
me any grief either.

Mike

Miguel Pacheco wrote:
> Just have to jump in here and mention that I have never taken care to
> re-install the balls into their original slot in the cage. If I determine
> the CV Joint is still good, I remove it from the axle, completely
> disassemble it, clean it, repack it and install. Never a problem, nada.
> Good luck,
> Miguel
>