Note
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING
Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft bearing.
Note
The front drive shaft bearing should be completely installed.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring RH.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover LH.
Note
Dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Before installing the boot, wrap the splines of the drive shaft with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order:
Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp
Outboard joint boot
Front axle outboard joint boot clamp
Pack the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly and outboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.
| Standard Grease Capacity |
|---|
| 140 to 160 g (4.94 to 5.64 oz.) |
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH onto the outboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.
Tighten SST so that the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH is pinched.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.
| 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.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH onto the outboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.
Tighten SST so that the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH is pinched.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.
| 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 boot clamp.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH in the following order:
Front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH
Inboard joint boot
Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and place the beveled side of the tripod joint axial spline toward the outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod joint to the outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
Note
Do not tap the roller.
Be sure to install the tripod joint in the correct direction.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new front drive inner shaft inner shaft snap ring LH.
Pack the front drive inboard joint assembly LH and inboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.
| Standard Grease Capacity |
|---|
| 190 to 210 g (6.71 to 7.40 oz.) |
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly LH to the outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Install the inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
| *A | for LH Side |
| *B | for RH Side |
Check that the 2 joint boots are not stretched or contracted when the front drive shaft is at the standard length.
| Length (A) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Note
Keep the front drive shaft level during inspection.
If the joint boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using needle-nose pliers, install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
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.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the outboard joint.
Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
Check that there is no severe play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
Check the 2 joint boots for damage.
| *A | for LH Side |
| *B | for RH Side |
Check that the 2 joint boots are not stretched or contracted when the front drive shaft is at the standard length.
| Length (A) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Note
Keep the front drive shaft level during inspection.
If the joint boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.