FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

Note


  • When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.

  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

  • Do not allow brake fluid, front differential oil, gasoline, or battery fluid to contact the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot, as the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot may be damaged.


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH


    1. A01EOZEE03

      Using SST, a steel plate and press, press in a new front drive shaft dust cover LH.

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

      Note

      Do not damage the front drive shaft dust cover LH.

  2. INSTALL DUST SEAL

    A01EPM4E01

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

      SST
      09950-00020

      Note

      Do not damage the dust seal.

      Tech Tips

      Place SST on a level surface.

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Before installing the front axle outboard joint boot, wrap protective tape around the spline of the outboard joint shaft to prevent damaging the front axle outboard joint boot.

    2. Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order.


      1. Front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp

      2. Front axle outboard joint boot

      3. Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp

    3. A01ESGME05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Slide the front axle outboard joint boot onto the outboard joint shaft.

    4. Pack the outboard joint shaft and front axle outboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.

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

    5. Install the front axle outboard joint boot to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly groove.

      Note


      • Do not allow grease to adhere to the front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp and front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp track of the front axle outboard joint boot.

      • Keep the inside of the front axle outboard joint boot free of foreign matter.

  4. INSTALL FRONT NO.1 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT SETTING CLAMP


    1. Secure the front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.

    2. A01EPCVE01

      Place SST onto the front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp.

      SST
      09521-24010

    3. Tighten SST so that the front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp is pinched.

      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Note

      Do not overtighten SST.

    4. Remove SST.

    5. A01ESBHE04

      Using SST, adjust the clearance of the front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp.

      SST
      09240-00020
      Standard clearance
      1.5 mm (0.0590 in.) or less

      If the clearance is more than the standard, retighten the front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp.

  5. INSTALL FRONT NO.2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT SETTING CLAMP

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the front No. 1 axle outboard joint boot setting clamp.

  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT SET LH


    1. A01EPW0E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

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

      Tech Tips

      Before installing the front axle inboard joint boot, wrap protective tape around the spline of the outboard joint shaft to prevent damaging the front axle inboard joint boot.

    2. A01EMUNE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front No. 1 Axle Inboard Joint Boot Setting Clamp
      *2 Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot
      *3 Front No. 2 Axle Inboard Joint Boot Setting Clamp
      *a Protective Tape
      A01EO1M Outboard Joint Side
      A01ER4J Inboard Joint Side

      Install new parts to the outboard joint shaft in the following order.


      1. Front No. 1 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp

      2. Front axle inboard joint boot

      3. Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp

    3. Remove the protective tape from the outboard joint shaft.

    4. A01EPKLE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Outboard Joint Side

      Install the cage to the outboard joint shaft.

      Note

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

    5. A01EQNLE06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the inner race to the outboard joint shaft.

    6. A01EODJ

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

    7. A01ER7RE07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

    8. A01ERL4

      Install the 6 balls.

      Tech Tips

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

    9. Pack the front axle inboard joint set LH and front axle inboard joint boot with grease from a boot kit.

      Standard grease capacity
      314 to 324 g (11.1 to 11.4 oz.)
    10. A01ER20E03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install the front axle inboard joint set LH to the outboard joint shaft.

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint set LH.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the front axle inboard joint boot is on the outboard joint shaft groove.

    2. A01ES6XE01

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

      Length (A)
      582.67 mm (1.91 ft.)

      If the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot are stretched or contracted, correct them.

  8. INSTALL FRONT NO.2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT SETTING CLAMP


    1. A01EO5G

      Using a screwdriver, install the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Be sure to install the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp in the correct position.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

  9. INSTALL FRONT NO.1 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT SETTING CLAMP


    1. Secure the front No. 1 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.

    2. A01ERXCE01

      Place SST onto the front No. 1 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp.

      SST
      09521-24010

    3. Tighten SST so that the front No. 1 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp is pinched.

      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Note

      Do not overtighten SST.

    4. Remove SST.

    5. A01EP7BE02

      Using SST, adjust the clearance of the front No. 1 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp.

      SST
      09240-00020
      Standard clearance
      1.5 mm (0.0590 in.) or less

      If the clearance is more than the standard, retighten the front No. 1 axle inboard joint boot setting clamp.

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


    1. A01ER8B

      Install a new front axle inboard joint set setting shaft snap ring to the front axle inboard joint shaft set LH.

      Note

      Do not damage the spline of the front axle inboard joint set LH.

  11. 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.