FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 1NR-FE) DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

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

   
   

   1. 

      Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the 2 claws and remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

   
   

   1. 

      Using pliers, remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

3. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

   
   

   1. Separate the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Remove the old grease from the inboard joint.

   2. 

      Text in Illustration

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      Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the inboard joint and outboard joint shaft.

      Note

      Do not cause any damage when placing the marks.

   3. Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.

   4. Fix the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

   5. 

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

   6. 

      Text in Illustration

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      Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the tripod joint and outboard joint shaft.

      Note

      Do not cause any damage when placing the marks.

   7. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint.

      Note

      Do not tap the rollers.

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

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP RH

   
   

   1. 

      Using pliers, remove the damper clamp, as shown in the illustration.

6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER (for RH Side)

   
   

   1. Remove the front drive shaft damper from the outboard joint shaft.

7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

   
   

   1. 

      Using pliers, remove the boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

   
   

   1. 

      Using pliers, remove the boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

   
   

   1. Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.

   2. Remove the old grease from the outboard joint.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

    
    

    1. 

       Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.

       Tech Tips

       Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER

    
    

    1. 

       Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover.

       SST

       09950-00020

       Note

       Do not drop the inboard joint.

       Tech Tips

       Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.