PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for AWD)
Using SST, 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 shaft snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
| *a | Steel Plate |
Using a steel plate and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover LH.
Note
Press fit the drive shaft dust cover until it reaches the edge of the front drive inboard joint assembly installation area.
The dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft dust cover LH.
Install the front drive shaft dust cover LH in the correct direction.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
for 8NR-FTS, 2WD:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
for 8NR-FTS, AWD:
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) |
|---|
| 274.4 to 275.4 mm (10.80 to 10.84 in.) |
Note
The front drive shaft dust cover RH should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft dust cover RH.
Install the front drive shaft dust cover RH in the correct direction.
for 3ZR-FAE:
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) |
|---|
| 91.0 to 92.0 mm (3.59 to 3.62 in.) |
Note
The front drive shaft dust cover RH should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft dust cover RH.
Install the front drive shaft dust cover RH in the correct direction.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
| *a | Protective Tape |
Wrap the splines of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
| *1 | Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly |
| *2 | Front No. 2 Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp |
| *3 | Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot |
| *4 | Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp |
|
Outboard joint side |
|
Inboard joint side |
Install new parts onto the front drive 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 front drive outboard joint shaft assembly and front axle outboard joint boot with grease.
| Standard grease capacity |
|---|
| 80 to 100 g (2.83 to 3.52 oz.) |
Install the front axle outboard joint boot into the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly groove.
Note
Do not allow grease to adhere to the boot clamp track of the outboard joint boot.
Keep the inside of the outboard joint boot free of foreign matter.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp onto the front axle outboard joint boot.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Place SST onto the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
Tighten SST so that the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.05 to 0.16 in.) |
If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp onto the front axle outboard joint boot.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Place SST onto the front axle outboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
Tighten SST so that the front axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.05 to 0.16 in.) |
If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH
| *1 | Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly |
| *2 | Front Drive Shaft Damper RH |
| *3 | Front Drive Shaft Damper Clamp |
Install parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order as shown in the illustration.
New front drive shaft damper clamp
Front drive shaft damper LH
New front drive shaft damper clamp
Set the dimension (A) as specified below.
| Dimension (A) |
|---|
| for 8NR-FTS |
| 184 to 188 mm (7.25 to 7.40 in.) |
| for 3ZR-FAE |
| 229 to 233 mm (9.02 to 9.17 in.) |
Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps to the front drive shaft damper LH.
Note
Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.
Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws to install the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH
| *1 | Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly |
| *2 | Front Drive Shaft Damper RH |
| *3 | Front Drive Shaft Damper Clamp |
Install parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order as shown in the illustration.
New front drive shaft damper clamp
Front drive shaft damper RH
New front drive shaft damper clamp
Set the dimension (A) as specified below.
| Dimension (A) |
|---|
| 434 to 438 mm (1.424 to 1.436 ft.) |
Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps to the front drive shaft damper RH.
Note
Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.
Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws to install the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp |
| *2 | Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot |
| *3 | Front No. 2 Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp |
| *a | Protective Tape |
|
Outboard joint side |
|
Inboard joint side |
Install new parts onto the front drive 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
Secure the drive 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 to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note
Face the serrated side of the tripod joint outward and install it to the outboard joint end.
Using a brass bar and a hammer, install the tripod joint to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note
Do not tap the areas where the rollers contact the tripod joint.
Keep the tripod joint free of foreign matter.
Make 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 to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
Pack the front drive inboard joint assembly and front axle inboard boot with grease.
| Standard grease capacity |
|---|
| for 8NR-FTS with 2WD |
| 130 to 150 g (4.59 to 5.29 oz.) |
| except 8NR-FTS with 2WD |
| 195 to 215 g (6.88 to 7.58 oz.) |
Install the 3 rollers to the tripod joint.
Note
Make sure to install the rollers in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
Do not drop the rollers.
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT (for 8NR-FTS)
Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
| *a | LH Side and RH Side, 2WD |
| *b | RH Side, AWD |
Check whether each drive shaft dimension (A) is within specification.
| Dimension (A) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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INSPECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT (for 3ZR-FAE)
Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
| *a | LH Side |
| *b | RH Side |
Check whether each drive shaft dimension (A) is within specification.
| Dimension (A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp onto the front axle inboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the front axle inboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
Tighten SST so that the front axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.05 to 0.16 in.) |
If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Install the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp onto the front axle inboard joint boot.
Place SST onto the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
Tighten SST so that the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.05 to 0.16 in.) |
If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY