FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY

Note

Do not allow brake fluid, front differential oil, gasoline, or battery fluid to contact the drive shaft boots, as the boots may be damaged.


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH


    1. A01EOZEE01

      Using SST, a steel plate and press, press in a new dust cover.

      SST
      09316-20011
      Standard length (A)
      108.4 to 109.0 mm (4.27 to 4.29 in.)

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

  2. INSTALL DUST SEAL

    A01ERW9E01

    1. Using SST and a press, press in a new dust seal until it reaches the end of the outboard joint shaft assembly.

      SST
      09950-00020

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the dust seal.

      Tech Tips

      Place SST on a level surface.

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. A01ESGME01

      Slide a new outboard joint boot onto the outboard joint shaft.

      Tech Tips

      Before installing the boot, wrap vinyl tape around the spline of the shaft to prevent damaging the boot.

    2. A01EOY8

      Temporarily install the boot to the outboard joint shaft.

    3. Attach a new front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp onto the boot.

    4. A01ERY7E03

      Using SST, pinch the clamp.

      SST
      09521-24010

      Note

      Do not overtighten SST.

    5. Pack the outboard joint and boot with grease from a boot kit.

      Standard grease capacity
      310 to 320 g (11.0 to 11.2 oz.)

    6. Attach a new front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp onto the boot.

    7. A01ENIZE02

      Using SST, pinch the clamp.

      SST
      09521-24010

      Note

      Do not overtighten SST.

    8. A01ENK5E03

      Using SST, adjust the clearance of the clamps.

      SST
      09240-00020
      Standard clearance
      1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

  4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. A01EPW0E01

      Slide a new inboard joint boot onto the outboard joint shaft.

      Tech Tips

      Before installing the boot, wrap vinyl tape around the spline of the shaft to prevent damaging the boot.

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT SHAFT


    1. A01EPKLE01

      Install the cage to the outboard joint shaft.

      Note

      Insert the cage with its smaller inner diameter side facing the outboard joint.

    2. A01EQNLE02

      Align the matchmarks placed before removal.

    3. Install the inner race.

    4. A01EODJ

      Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.

    5. A01ER7RE02

      Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install the cage to the inner race.

    6. A01ERL4

      Install the 6 balls.

      Tech Tips

      Apply grease onto the balls to keep them from falling out.

    7. Pack the inboard joint shaft and boot with grease from a boot kit.

      Standard grease capacity
      314 to 324 g (11.1 to 11.4 oz.)
    8. A01ER20E01

      Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install the inboard joint shaft to the outboard joint shaft.

    9. Install a new snap ring.

    10. A01EMYV

      Temporarily install the boot to the inboard joint shaft.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the boot is on the shaft groove.

    11. A01ES6XE01

      Check that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted when the drive shaft is at standard length.

      Standard drive shaft length (A)
      583 mm (1.91 ft.)

      If the boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.

    12. A01ER3OE01

      Using SST, attach a new front No. 1 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp onto the boot.

      SST
      09521-24010

      Note

      Do not overtighten SST.

    13. A01EPDUE01

      Using SST, attach a new front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp onto the boot.

      SST
      09521-24010

      Note

      Do not overtighten SST.

    14. A01EQV9E02

      Using SST, adjust the clearance of the clamps.

      SST
      09240-00020
      Standard clearance
      1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT SET SETTING SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. A01ER8B

      Install a new snap ring to the inboard joint shaft.

  7. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Move the drive shaft while keeping it level.


    1. A01EQ5N

      Check if there is excessive play in the outboard joint.

    2. Check if the inboard joint shaft slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

    3. Check if there is excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint shaft.

    4. Check the boots for damage.

    5. A01ES6X

      Check that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted when the drive shaft is at standard length.

      Standard drive shaft length
      583 mm (1.91 ft.)

      If the boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.