REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY


  1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. A01NJZYE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Wrap the splines of the drive shaft with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.

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


      1. No. 2 rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp

      2. Rear drive shaft outboard joint boot

      3. Rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp

    4. Pack the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly and rear drive shaft outboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.

      Grease capacity
      71 to 81 g (2.5 to 2.9 oz.)

  2. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


    1. Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. One touch type:


      1. A01NKAX

        Using a screwdriver, install the No. 2 rear drive shaft outboard joint clamp as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.

    3. Claw engagement type:


      1. A01NLA1

        Using needle-nose pliers, install the No. 2 rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.

  3. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


    1. One touch type:


      1. A01NJB7

        Using a screwdriver, install the rear drive shaft outboard joint clamp as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.

    2. Claw engagement type:


      1. A01NJNV

        Using needle-nose pliers, install the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Do not damage the outboard joint boot.

  4. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NIXZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Wrap the splines of the drive shaft with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.

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


      1. Rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp

      2. Rear drive shaft inboard joint boot

      3. No. 2 rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp

    3. Install the ball cage to the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.

      Note

      Face the smaller inside diameter side to the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly and insert.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks placed before removal and install the inner race to the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the inner race.

    5. A01NMBQ

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

    6. A01NN6AE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    7. Install the 6 balls with grease to the inner race.

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the balls.

      Tech Tips

      Apply grease onto the balls to keep them from falling.

    8. Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease.

      Grease capacity
      132 to 142 g (4.6 to 5.0 oz.)
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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly to the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.

  5. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT


    1. Install the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot to the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly.

    2. A01NM8BE01

      Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) is within the following specification.

      Dimension (A)
      619.6 mm (2.03 ft.)

  6. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


    1. A01NJW8

      Using needle-nose pliers, install the No. 2 rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.

  7. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


    1. A01NK51

      Using needle-nose pliers, install the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.

  8. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the outboard joint.

    2. Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

    3. Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.

    4. Check the boots for damage.

    5. A01NM8BE01

      Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) is within the following specification.

      Dimension (A)
      619.6 mm (2.03 ft.)