PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
| *1 | Press |
Using SST and a press, install a new dust cover into the inboard joint until it is flush with the end.
Note
Install the dust cover in the correct orientation.
Do not deform the dust cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
Install a new snap ring.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with protective tape.
Install new parts onto the outboard joint shaft in the following order.
Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp
Front axle outboard joint boot
Front axle outboard joint boot clamp
Pack the joint portion of the outboard joint shaft and the outboard joint boot with grease.
| Standard Grease Capacity |
|---|
| 151 to 161 g (5.4 to 5.6 oz.) |
Install the outboard joint boot onto the outboard joint shaft groove.
Note
Keep the groove free of grease.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Install a new boot clamp to the joint boot.
Place SST onto the boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, adjust the clearance of the boot clamp.
| Standard Clearance |
|---|
| 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the boot clamp.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Install a new boot clamp to the joint boot.
Place SST onto the boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, adjust the clearance of the boot clamp.
| Standard Clearance |
|---|
| 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the boot clamp.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH (for RH Side)
Install the drive shaft damper onto dimension (A) shown in the illustration.
| Dimension (A) |
|---|
| 462.6 to 466.6 mm (1.52 to 1.53 ft.) |
Note
Install the damper in the correct orientation.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP RH (for RH Side)
Hold the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Install a new drive shaft damper clamp to the front drive shaft damper.
Note
Be sure to install the drive shaft damper clamp on the inboard joint side in the correct position.
Place SST onto the drive shaft damper clamp.
Tighten SST so that the drive shaft damper clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, adjust the clearance of the drive shaft damper clamp.
| Standard Clearance |
|---|
| 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the drive shaft damper clamp.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
Install new parts onto the outboard joint shaft in the following order.
Front axle inboard joint boot clamp
Front axle inboard joint boot
Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp
Fix the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Remove the protective tape.
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the tripod joint onto the outboard joint shaft.
Note
Face the serrated side of the tripod joint outward and install it onto the outboard joint end.
Using a brass bar and hammer, install the tripod joint.
Note
Do not hit the rollers.
Keep the tripod joint free of foreign matter.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
Pack the inboard joint with grease.
| Standard Grease Capacity |
|---|
| 100 to 113.5 g (3.5 to 4.0 oz.) |
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the inboard joint onto the outboard joint shaft.
Install the inboard joint boot into the grooves of the inboard joint and outboard joint shaft.
Note
Keep the grooves free of grease.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Install a new boot clamp to the joint boot.
Place SST onto the boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, adjust the clearance of the boot clamp.
| Standard Clearance |
|---|
| 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the boot clamp.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Install a new boot clamp onto the inboard joint boot.
Adjust dimension (A) until the drive shaft is within the specified length.
| Dimension (A) | ||||
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Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws and install the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the boot.
Do not deform the claw of the hook.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY