FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 4WD/AWD) REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING

   1. 

      Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft bearing to the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

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      Note:

      Make sure the bearing is completely installed.

   2. 

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

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH

   1. 

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

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      Note:

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

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

3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH

   1. 

      Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover RH to the front drive inboard joint assembly RH as shown in the illustration.

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      Standard Distance (A)

      103.5 to 104.5 mm (4.075 to 4.114 in.)

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft dust cover RH.

4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

   1. 

      *a	Protective Tape

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

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

      1. Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp

      2. Front axle outboard joint boot

      3. Front axle outboard joint boot clamp

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

   4. Temporarily install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.

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

      Standard Grease Capacity

      Item	Grease Capacity
      for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV (Automatic Transaxle)	205 to 215 g (7.3 to 7.5 oz)
      for 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV (Manual Transaxle)
      for 2AR-FE (Automatic Transaxle)
      for 2AR-FE (Manual Transaxle)
      for 3ZR-FE, 3ZR-FAE (Manual Transaxle)
      for 3ZR-FE, 3ZR-FAE (CVT)	171 to 181 g (6.1 to 6.3 oz)

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

   

   CAUTION:

   Wear protective gloves to avoid injuries to your hands.

   1. Install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH onto the front axle outboard joint boot and temporarily fold back the lever.

      Note:

      • Set the lever into the guide groove correctly and install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as close to the inside of the vehicle as possible.

      • Check the band and lever for any deformation before folding back the lever.

   2. 

      Lean your weight on your hand and roll the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH forward while pressing the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH against a surface until a click sound is heard.

      Note:

      • Do not damage the deflector.

      • Make sure that the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH is in direct contact with the surface.

   3. 

      Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the buckle to fix the lever in place while making sure that the end of the lever is even with the edge of the buckle.

      Note:

      Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

   Tip:

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

   

   CAUTION:

   Wear protective gloves to avoid injuries to your hands.

   1. Install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH to the front axle outboard joint boot and temporarily fold back the lever.

      Note:

      • Set the lever into the guide groove correctly.

      • Check the band and lever for any deformation before folding back the lever.

   2. 

      Using water pump pliers, pinch the front axle outboard joint boot clamp LH to temporarily fix it in place.

   3. 

      Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the buckle to fix the lever in place while making sure that the end of the lever is even with the edge of the buckle.

      Note:

      Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

   Tip:

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (w/ Drive Shaft Damper)

   1. 

      *1	Front Drive Shaft Damper Clamp LH
      *2	Front Drive Shaft Damper LH

      Install a new front drive shaft damper clamp LH and front drive shaft damper LH onto the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

      Tip:

      Make sure the front drive shaft damper clamp LH is on the outboard joint side.

   2. Adjust the position of the drive shaft damper LH so that the distance shown in the illustration is within the specified range.

      Standard Distance (A)

      Item	Length
      for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV (Automatic Transaxle)	158.0 to 162.0 mm (6.221 to 6.377 in.)
      for 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV (Manual Transaxle)
      for 2AR-FE (Automatic Transaxle)
      for 2AR-FE (Manual Transaxle)	-
      for 3ZR-FE, 3ZR-FAE (Manual Transaxle)	-
      for 3ZR-FE, 3ZR-FAE (CVT)	161.0 to 165.0 mm (6.339 to 6.496 in.)

10. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH

    1. 

       *1	Front Drive Shaft Damper Clamp RH
       *2	Front Drive Shaft Damper RH

       Install a new front drive shaft damper clamp RH and front drive shaft damper RH onto the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly RH.

       Tip:

       Make sure the front drive shaft damper clamp RH is on the outboard joint side.

    2. Adjust the position of the drive shaft damper RH so that the distance shown in the illustration is within the specified range.

       Standard Distance (A)

       161.0 to 165.0 mm (6.339 to 6.496 in.)

11. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP LH (w/ Drive Shaft Damper)

    1. 

       *A	for One Touch Type
       *B	for Claw Engagement Type

       Install the front drive shaft damper clamp LH.

       Note:

       Be sure to install the front drive shaft damper clamp LH in the correct position.

       1. for One Touch Type:

          Using a screwdriver, install the front drive shaft damper clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

       2. for Claw Engagement Type:

          Using needle-nose pliers, install the front drive shaft damper clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

12. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

13. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

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

       1. Front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH

       2. Front axle inboard joint boot

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

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

    3. 

       *a

       Matchmark

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

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

       Note:

       • Do not tap the rollers.

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

    5. 

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

    6. Pack the front drive inboard joint assembly LH and front axle inboard joint boot with grease from the boot kit.

       Standard grease capacity

       175 to 185 g (6.2 to 6.5 oz)

    7. 

       *a

       Matchmark

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

14. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

    1. Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.

    2. 

       *A	for LH Side
       *B	for RH Side

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

       Length (A)

       Item		Length
       for 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV (Automatic Transaxle)	LH Side	565.6 mm (1.86 ft.)
       	RH Side	928.4 mm (3.05 ft.)
       for 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV (Manual Transaxle)	LH Side	553.6 mm (1.82 ft.)
       	RH Side	933.9 mm (3.06 ft.)
       for 2AR-FE (Automatic Transaxle)	LH Side	577.6 mm (1.89 ft.)
       	RH Side	922.4 mm (3.03 ft.)
       for 2AR-FE (Manual Transaxle)	LH Side	583.6 mm (1.91 ft.)
       	RH Side	909.4 mm (2.98 ft.)
       for 3ZR-FE, 3ZR-FAE (Manual Transaxle)	LH Side	594.6 mm (1.95 ft.)
       	RH Side	896.4 mm (2.94 ft.)
       for 3ZR-FE, 3ZR-FAE (CVT)	LH Side	591.2 mm (1.94 ft.)
       	RH Side	881.9 mm (2.89 ft.)

       Note:

       Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.

       If the boots are stretched or contracted, correct them.

16. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    

    *A	for One Touch Type
    *B	for Claw Engagement Type

    1. for One Touch Type:

       Using a screwdriver, install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

       Note:

       Be careful not to damage the boot.

    2. for Claw Engagement Type:

       Using needle-nose pliers, install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

       Note:

       Be careful not to damage the boot.

17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

18. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.

19. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

20. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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