PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
Using SST and a press, install a new dust cover into the inboard joint until it is flush with the end.
Note
Install the dust cover in the correct orientation.
Do not deform the dust cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
Install a new snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with protective tape.
Install new parts onto the outboard joint shaft in the following order.
| Order | Part Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp |
| 2. | Front axle outboard joint boot |
| 3. | Front axle outboard joint boot clamp |
Pack the joint portion of the outboard joint shaft and the outboard joint boot with grease.
| Standard Quantity |
|---|
| 116 to 126g (4.1 to 4.4 oz.) |
Install the outboard joint boot onto the outboard joint shaft groove.
Note
Keep the groove free of grease.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves to avoid injuries to your hands.
Install a new boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot and provisionally fold back the lever.
Note
Set the lever into the guide groove correctly and install the clamp as far into the inner side of the vehicle as possible.
Check the band and the lever for any deformation before folding back the lever.
| *a | Weight |
| *b | Contact |
Lean your weight on your hand and roll the outboard joint forward while pressing the outboard joint against the work plane. Roll the outboard joint and fold the lever until a click sound can be heard.
Note
Do not damage the deflector.
Make sure that the outboard joint is in direct contact with the work plane.
Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
Note
Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves to avoid injuries to your hands.
Install a new boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot and provisionally fold back the lever.
Note
Set the lever into the guide groove correctly.
Check the band and the lever for any deformation before folding back the lever.
| *a | Place the tip near the center of the lever |
Using water pump pliers, pinch the boot clamp to provisionally fix it.
Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
Note
Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER (for RH Side)
Install the drive shaft damper onto dimension (A) shown in the illustration.
| Dimension (A) |
|---|
| 458 to 462 mm (18.03 to 18.19 in.) |
Note
Install the damper in the correct orientation.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP (for RH Side)
| *a | One Touch Type |
| *b | Claw Engagement Type |
One touch type:
Install a new damper clamp onto the front drive shaft damper and fix the damper clamp with a screwdriver.
Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, install a new damper clamp as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
Install a new parts onto the outboard joint shaft in the following order.
| Order | Part Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Front axle inboard joint boot clamp |
| 2. | Front axle inboard joint boot |
| 3. | Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp |
Fix the outboard joint 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 onto the outboard joint shaft.
Note
Face the serrated side of the tripod joint outward and install it onto the outboard joint end.
Using a brass bar and hammer, install the tripod joint.
Note
Do not hit the rollers.
Keep the tripod joint free of foreign matter.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
Pack the inboard joint with grease.
| Standard Quantity |
|---|
| 125 to 135g (4.4 to 4.8 oz.) |
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the inboard joint onto the outboard joint shaft.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Install the inboard joint boot into the grooves of the inboard joint and outboard joint shaft.
Note
Keep the grooves free of grease.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves to avoid injuries to your hands.
One touch type:
Install a new boot clamp onto the inboard joint boot and provisionally fold back the lever.
Note
Set the lever into the guide groove correctly.
Check the band and the lever for any deformation before folding back the lever.
| *a | Place the tip near the center of the lever |
Using water pump pliers, pinch the boot clamp to provisionally fix it.
Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
Note
Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, install a new clamp as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the boot.
Do not deform the claw of the hook.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Install a new boot clamp onto the inboard joint boot.
Adjust dimension (A) until the drive shaft is within the specified length.
| Dimension (A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
One touch type:
Install a new boot clamp onto the inboard joint boot and provisionally fold back the lever.
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves to avoid injuries to your hands.
Note
Set the lever into the guide groove correctly.
Check the band and the lever for any deformation before folding back the lever.
| *a | Weight |
| *b | Contact |
Lean your weight on your hand and roll the outboard joint forward while pressing the outboard joint against the work plane. Roll the outboard joint and fold the lever until a click sound can be heard.
Note
Do not damage the deflector.
Make sure that the inboard joint is in direct contact with the work plane.
Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
Note
Do not damage the boot.
Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws and install the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the boot.
Do not deform the claw of the hook.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY