INSTALL BEARING BRACKET HOLE SNAP RING (for RH Side)
Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH Side)
Using SST, install a new front drive shaft bearing.
Note
The bearing should be completely installed.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new drive shaft hole snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER (for 2WD RH Side)
Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover.
| Distance |
|---|
| 26.6 to 27.6 mm (1.05 to 1.09 in.) |
Note
The dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH (for 2WD RH Side)
Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover RH until the distance (A) from the tip of the center drive shaft to the front drive shaft dust cover RH meets the specification.
| Distance (A) |
|---|
| 109 to 110 mm (4.29 to 4.33 in.) |
Note
The dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH (for LH Side)
Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover LH.
Note
The dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
| *1 | Vinyl tape |
Wrap the spline of the drive shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order:
No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp
Front axle outboard joint boot
Front axle outboard joint boot clamp
Pack the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly and front axle outboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.
| Grease capacity |
|---|
| 164 to 184 g (5.8 to 6.4 oz.) |
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the drive shaft lightly in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp onto 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, measure the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.0197 to 0.0591 in.) |
Note
If the measured value is greater than the specified value, retighten the clamp.
INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Install the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp onto the front axle outboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.0197 to 0.0591 in.) |
Note
If the measured value is greater than the specified value, retighten the clamp.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER
Install the front drive shaft damper to the drive shaft.
Note
Make sure that the damper is on the shaft groove.
Set the distance as specified below.
| LH | 237 to 241 mm (9.33 to 9.49 in.) |
| RH | 231 to 235 mm (9.09 to 9.25 in.) |
Install a new front drive shaft damper clamp onto the front drive shaft damper.
Note
Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.
Place SST onto the front drive shaft damper clamp.
Tighten SST so that the clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front drive shaft damper clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.0197 to 0.0591 in.) |
Note
If the measured value is greater than the specified value, retighten the clamp.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
| *1 | Vinyl tape |
Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order:
Front axle inboard joint boot clamp
Front axle inboard joint boot
No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place the beveled side of the tripod joint axial spline toward the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
Using a brass bar and a hammer, tap in the tripod joint to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
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 shaft snap ring.
Pack the front drive inboard joint assembly and front axle inboard boot with grease.
| Grease capacity |
|---|
| 135 to 155 g (4.8 to 5.4 oz.) |
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following specifications.
Tech Tips
The following table shows the dimension (A) of the drive shaft.
| for 2WD | LH | 600.36 to 604.36 mm (1.97 to 1.98 ft.) |
| RH | 916.96 to 920.96 mm (3.01 to 3.02 ft.) | |
| for AWD | LH | 600.36 to 604.36 mm (1.97 to 1.98 ft.) |
| RH | 892.21 to 896.21 mm (2.93 to 2.94 ft.) |
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the drive shaft lightly in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Secure the front axle inboard joint boot clamp onto 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, measure the clearance of the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.0197 to 0.0591 in.) |
Note
If the measured value is greater than the specified value, retighten the clamp.
INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws to install the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following specifications.
Tech Tips
The following table shows the dimension (A) of the drive shaft.
| for 2WD | LH | 600.36 to 604.36 mm (1.97 to 1.98 ft.) |
| RH | 916.96 to 920.96 mm (3.01 to 3.02 ft.) | |
| for AWD | LH | 600.36 to 604.36 mm (1.97 to 1.98 ft.) |
| RH | 892.21 to 896.21 mm (2.93 to 2.94 ft.) |
Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.
Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
Check the boots for damage.