CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the rear No. 2 drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the rear No. 2 drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp LH.
DISCONNECT INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Disconnect the inboard joint boot from the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
| *a | Matchmark |
Remove any old grease from the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH.
Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH and rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
Note
Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.
Remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH from the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH and tripod joint.
Note
Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.
Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint from the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
Note
Do not tap the rollers.
Remove the inboard joint boot.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear No. 2 drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
Using pliers, remove the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
Remove the outboard joint boot from the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
Remove any old grease from the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
Using SST and a press, remove the rear drive shaft dust cover LH.
Note
Be careful not to drop the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH.