REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

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

  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH

    C129497N01

    1. Using SST and a press, install a new rear drive shaft dust cover LH.

      09527-10011

      Note:

      • The rear drive shaft dust cover LH should be installed completely.

      • Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft dust cover LH.

  2. INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

    C127681C05

    *a

    Protective Tape

    1. Before installing the outboard joint boot, wrap the splines of the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly with protective tape to prevent the outboard joint boot from being damaged.

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

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

      2. Outboard joint boot

      3. Rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp

    3. Install the outboard joint boot so that it is between the rear No. 2 drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp and rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

    4. Temporarily install the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp to the outboard joint boot.

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

      Standard Grease Capacity

      55 to 65 g (2.0 to 2.2 oz)

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

    1. C277141

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

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

  4. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    1. Install the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp LH onto the outboard joint boot.

    2. C277142C01

      *a

      Turn

      *b

      Hold

      Place SST onto the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp LH.

      09521-24010

    3. Tighten SST so that the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp LH is pinched.

      Note:

      • Do not overtighten SST.

      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

    4. C277143N01

      Using SST, measure the clearance of the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp LH.

      09240-00020

      Standard Clearance

      1.2 mm (0.0472 in.) or less

      Note:

      If the measured value exceeds the specified value, retighten the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp LH.

  5. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Install new parts to the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH in the following order.

      1. Rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp LH

      2. Inboard joint boot

      3. Rear No. 2 drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp LH

    2. Remove the protective tape from the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

    3. C127694C02

      *a

      Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and place the beveled side of the tripod joint axial spline toward the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

    4. C129498

      Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the tripod joint onto the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

      Note:

      • Do not tap the rollers.

      • Be sure to install the tripod joint in the correct direction.

    5. C127695

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

    6. Pack the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH and inboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.

      Standard Grease Capacity

      77 to 87 g (2.8 to 3.0 oz)

    7. C127646C05

      *a

      Matchmark

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

  6. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT BOOT

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

    2. C127699N04

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

      Length (A)

      733.2 mm (2.40 ft.)

      Note:

      Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.

      If the boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.

  7. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    C129501

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

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the inboard joint boot.

  8. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the rear No. 2 drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp LH.

  9. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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