FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.

  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH Side)


    1. B004ROVN05

      Using SST and a press, press in the front drive inboard joint assembly RH until the new front drive shaft bearing contacts the edge of the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

      SST
      09710-18050   ( 09711-01090 )
      09527-10011

      Note

      Make sure the front drive shaft bearing contacts the edge of the front drive inboard joint assembly RH, but do not press it in more than necessary.

    2. B004VE5

      Using a snap ring expander, install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring RH.

      Note

      The snap ring should be installed completely.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER


    1. B004STNN01

      Using SST and a press, press in a new front drive shaft dust cover until the inboard joint contacts the edge of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

      SST
      09527-10011

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft dust cover.

      • The front drive shaft dust cover should be installed completely.

      • Make sure to install the front drive shaft dust cover in the correct direction.

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

    B004UFUC05
    *a Protective Tape

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.


    1. Before installing the front axle outboard joint boot, wrap the splines of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly with protective tape to prevent the front axle outboard joint boot from being damaged.

    2. B004XVSC01
      *1 Front No. 2 Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *2 Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot
      *3 Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *4 Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly
      B004SZX Outboard Joint Side
      B004UK4 Inboard Joint Side

      Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order.


      1. Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp

      2. Drive shaft outboard joint boot

      3. Front axle outboard joint boot clamp

    3. Install the outboard joint boot so that it is between the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp and front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

    4. Temporarily install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.

    5. Pack the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly and outboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.

      Standard grease capacity
      175.0 to 195.0 g (6.18 to 6.87 oz)

    6. Install the outboard joint boot to the groove of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

      Note


      • Do not apply grease to the part of the front axle outboard joint boot that contacts the groove.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to enter the front axle outboard joint boot.

  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH


    1. Install SST to the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH, and then while pressing the front axle outboard joint boot, slightly tighten the SST bolt.

      SST
      09521-24010

      Note


      • Correctly set the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH to the guide groove.

      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

    2. B004RSVC03
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Tighten SST so that the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH is pinched.

      Standard clearance
      1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0473 to 0.1574 in.)

      Note


      • When tightening SST, make sure the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH is within the standard clearance.

      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

    3. Remove SST from the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.

    4. B004YRSC01

      Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.

      SST
      09240-00020
      Standard clearance
      1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0473 to 0.1574 in.)

      Note


      • If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.

      • If the result is lower than the specified range, install a new front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH


    1. B004TZKC01
      *a Claw Engagement

      Install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH to the front axle outboard joint boot.

      Note

      Correctly set the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH to the guide groove.

    2. Using needle-nose pliers, hold the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH at the claw engagement.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

      • Do not deform the claw engagement of the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.

  7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004THJC01
      *1 Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *2 Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot
      *3 Front No. 2 Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *a Protective Tape
      B004SZX Outboard Joint Side
      B004UK4 Inboard Joint Side

      Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order.


      1. Front axle inboard joint boot clamp

      2. Front axle inboard joint boot

      3. Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp

    2. Remove the protective tape from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

    3. B004ROQC01
      *a Matchmark
      B004SZX Inboard Joint Side

      Align the matchmarks and place the beveled side of the tripod joint axial spline toward the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

    4. B004XM3

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

      Note


      • Do not tap the rollers.

      • Be sure to install the tripod in the correct direction.

    5. B004TWU

      Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.

      Note

      The snap ring should be installed completely.

    6. Pack the inboard joint and front axle inboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.

      Standard grease capacity
      205.0 to 225.0 g (7.23 to 7.93 oz)
    7. B004YG8C05
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly LH to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

      Note


      • Do not apply grease to the part of the front axle inboard joint boot that contacts the groove.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to enter the front axle inboard joint boot.

    2. B004X3VC06
      *a for LH side
      *b for RH side

      Check that the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot are not stretched or contracted when the front drive shaft assembly is at the standard length.

      Length (A)
      555.9 cm (1.82 ft.)
      Length (A)
      for LH side 536.6 mm (1.76 ft.)
      for RH side 950.1 mm (3.11 ft.)

      Note

      Keep the front drive shaft assembly level during inspection.

      If the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot are stretched or contracted, correct them.

  11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH


    1. B004SP0C01
      *a Claw Engagement

      Install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH to the front axle inboard joint boot.

      Note

      Correctly set the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH to the guide groove.

    2. Using needle-nose pliers, hold the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH at the claw engagement.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not deform the claw engagement of the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.

  12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.

  14. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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