FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 1KR-FE) REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
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Steel Plate
Using a steel plate and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover.
Note:The front drive shaft dust cover should be completely installed.
Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft dust cover.
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INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
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Protective Tape
Wrap the splines of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
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Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly
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Front No. 2 Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp
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Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot
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Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp

Outboard joint side

Inboard joint side
Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order:
Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp
Front axle outboard joint boot
Front axle outboard joint boot clamp
Pack the joint portion of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly and front axle outboard joint boot with grease.
Standard Grease Capacity
70 to 80 g (2.47 to 2.82 oz)
Install the front axle outboard joint boot to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly groove.
Note:Do not allow grease to adhere to the boot clamp track of the outboard joint boot.
Keep the inside of the outboard joint boot free of foreign matter.
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INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note:Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.
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Place SST onto the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
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Tighten SST so that the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note:Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
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Using SST, measure the clearance of the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.
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Clearance
0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less
If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Tip:Perform the same procedure as for the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
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Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp
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Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot
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Front No. 2 Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp
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Protective Tape

Outboard joint side

Inboard joint side
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
Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp
Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note:Do not overtighten the vise.
Remove the protective tape.
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Matchmark
Align the matchmarks and install the tripod joint to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note:Face the serrated side of the tripod joint outward and install it to the outboard joint end.
Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
Using a brass bar and a hammer, install the tripod joint to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
Note:Do not tap the rollers.
Keep the tripod joint free of foreign matter.
Be sure to install the tripod joint in the correct direction.
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Using a snap ring expander, install a new shaft snap ring to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
Pack the front drive inboard joint assembly and front axle inboard boot with grease.
Standard Grease Capacity
98 to 110 g (3.46 to 3.88 oz)
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Matchmark
Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
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INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
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Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) is within specification.
Dimension (A)
for LH Side
558.9 mm (1.83 ft.)
for RH Side
748.9 mm (2.46 ft.)
INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note:Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.
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Place SST onto the front axle inboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
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Tighten SST so that the front axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
Note:Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
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Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
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Clearance
0.8 mm (0.0315 in.) or less
If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
Install the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.
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Using pliers, install the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.
Note:Be careful not to damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY