INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH Side)
Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
| *1 | Steel Plate |
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
Using SST and a press, install a new drive shaft dust cover.
| Distance (A) |
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| 26.6 to 27.6 mm (1.05 to 1.08 in.) |
Note
The dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
Using SST and a press, install a new drive shaft dust cover RH until distance (A) from the tip of the center drive shaft to the drive shaft dust cover RH meets the specification.
| Distance (A) |
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| 110.5 mm (4.35 in.) |
Note
The dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
Using SST and a press, install a new 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 | Protective Tape |
Wrap the splines of the drive shaft with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
Install new parts to the outboard joint shaft 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 and front axle outboard joint boot with grease.
| Grease Capacity |
|---|
| 180 g (6.3 oz.) |
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the drive shaft 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 drive shaft damper to the drive shaft.
Make sure that the damper is on the shaft groove.
Set the distance as specified below.
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Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install a new drive shaft damper clamp onto the drive shaft damper.
Note
Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.
Place SST onto the drive shaft damper clamp.
Tighten SST so that the clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the 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
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Wrap the splines of the drive shaft with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
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 the tripod joint onto 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 |
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| 165 g (5.8 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 dimension (A) of the drive shaft.
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INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Secure the inboard joint boot clamp onto the boot.
Place SST onto the 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
Hold the inboard joint shaft assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Secure the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp onto the boot.
Place SST onto the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
Tighten SST so that the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note
Do not overtighten SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the No. 2 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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of 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.
Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following specifications.
Tech Tips
The following table shows dimension (A) of the drive shaft.
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