FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

   
   

   1. Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

   2. 

      Using pliers, separate the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.

2. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

   Tech Tips

   Perform the same procedure as for the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.

3. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

   
   

   1. Separate the front axle inboard joint boot from the front drive inboard joint assembly.

4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Remove the old grease from the front drive inboard joint assembly.

   2. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive inboard joint assembly and front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

      Note

      Do not use a punch for the marks.

   3. Remove the front drive inboard joint assembly from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

   4. Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

   5. 

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

   6. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly and tripod joint.

      Note

      Do not use a punch for the marks.

   7. Using a brass bar and a hammer, tap out the tripod joint from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

      Note

      
      

      • Do not tap the rollers.

      • Do not drop the tripod joint.

   8. 

      Remove the front axle inboard joint grommet from the front drive inboard joint shaft assembly.

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

   
   

   1. Remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp, front axle inboard joint boot and front axle inboard joint boot clamp.

6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP (w/ Drive Shaft Damper)

   
   

   1. 

      Using needle-nose pliers, separate the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps.

7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER (w/ Drive Shaft Damper)

   
   

   1. Remove the front drive shaft damper and 2 front drive shaft damper clamps from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

8. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for LH Side)

   
   

   1. 

      Using pliers, separate the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.

9. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for LH Side)

   Tech Tips

   Perform the same procedure as for the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT (for LH Side)

    
    

    1. Remove the front axle outboard joint boot clamp, front axle outboard joint boot and front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

    2. Remove the old grease from the outboard joint.

11. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2WD RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2WD RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT (for 2WD RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH

    
    

    1. 

       Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover LH.

       SST

       09950-00020

       Note

       
       

       • Do not drop the front drive inboard joint assembly.

       • Do not overtighten SST.

15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH (for 2WD RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER (for 2WD RH Side)

    
    

    1. w/ Cover:

       
       

       1. 

          Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover.

          SST

          09950-00020

          Note

          
          

          • Do not drop the front drive inboard joint assembly.

          • Do not overtighten SST.

          Tech Tips

          If the front drive shaft dust cover is removed, it is not necessary to reinstall it.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH Side)

    
    

    1. 

       Using a snap ring expander, remove the drive shaft hole snap ring.

    2. 

       Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft bearing.

       SST

       09527-10011

       Note

       Do not drop the front drive inboard joint assembly.