PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
| *1 | Press |
Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover into the front drive inboard joint assembly until it is flush with the end.
Note
Install the front drive shaft dust cover in the correct orientation.
Do not deform the front drive shaft 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 front drive shaft hole 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 assembly with protective tape.
Install new parts onto the outboard joint shaft assembly 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 assembly and the front axle outboard joint boot with grease.
| Standard Grease Capacity |
|---|
| 151 to 161 g (5.33 to 5.68 oz.) |
Install the front axle outboard joint boot onto the outboard joint shaft assembly 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 assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
Install a new front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, adjust the clearance of the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.
| Standard Clearance |
|---|
| 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the front No. 2 axle outboard joint 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 assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
Install a new front axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the front axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, adjust the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
| Standard Clearance |
|---|
| 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH
| *1 | Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly RH |
| *2 | Front Drive Shaft Damper RH |
| *3 | Front Drive Shaft Damper Clamp |
Install parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly RH in the following order as shown in the illustration.
Front drive shaft damper RH
Note
Install the front drive shaft damper in the correct orientation.
New front drive shaft damper clamp
Secure the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly RH in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the front drive shaft damper clamp to the front drive shaft damper RH.
Note
Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.
Set the dimension (A) as specified below.
| Dimension (A) |
|---|
| 449 to 453 mm (1.47 to 1.49 ft.) |
Fix the front drive shaft damper RH.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Place SST onto the front drive shaft damper clamp, press it against the front drive shaft damper RH and slightly tighten SST.
Remove SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front 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 front drive shaft damper clamp.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
Install new parts onto the outboard joint shaft assembly 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 assembly 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 assembly onto the outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note
Face the serrated side of the tripod joint assembly outward and install it onto the outboard joint shaft assembly end.
Using a brass bar and hammer, install the tripod joint assembly.
Note
Do not hit the rollers.
Keep the tripod joint assembly free of foreign matter.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
Pack the inboard joint with grease.
| Standard Grease Capacity |
|---|
| 125 to 135 g (4.41 to 4.76 oz.) |
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly onto the outboard joint shaft assembly.
Install the front axle inboard joint boot into the grooves of the front drive inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft assembly.
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 assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
Install a new front axle inboard joint boot clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the front axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, adjust the clearance of the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
| Standard Clearance |
|---|
| 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the front axle inboard joint 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 front No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp onto the front axle 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 front No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint 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