FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

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

  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

PROCEDURE

  1. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    1. C127644C02

      *A

      for One Touch Type

      *B

      for Claw Engagement Type

      *a

      Claw Engagement

      for One Touch Type:

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

    2. for Claw Engagement Type:

      Using needle-nose pliers, detach the claw engagement and disconnect the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    1. Disconnect the front axle inboard joint boot from the front drive inboard joint assembly.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Secure the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH in a vise.

      Note:

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

      • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. Remove any old grease from the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

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      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive inboard joint assembly LH and front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

      Note:

      Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

    4. Remove the front drive inboard joint assembly LH from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

    5. F045046

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.

    6. C127649C03

      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH and tripod joint.

      Note:

      Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

    7. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

      Note:

      • Do not tap the rollers.

      • Do not drop the tripod joint

    8. Remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp, front axle inboard joint boot and front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. DISCONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP LH

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      *a

      Claw Engagement

      Using needle-nose pliers, detach the claw engagement and disconnect the 2 front drive shaft damper clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

      Tip:

      Use the same procedure for each front drive shaft damper clamp LH.

  9. DISCONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH

    1. Remove the front drive shaft damper LH and 2 front drive shaft damper clamp LH from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    1. Secure the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH in a vise.

      Note:

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

      • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. C127653

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.

  13. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp LH.

  15. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    1. Remove the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp, front axle outboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot clamp from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

    2. Remove any old grease from the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH

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    1. Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover LH from the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

      09950-00020

      Note:

      Do not drop the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH

    1. C311854N01

      Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover RH from the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

      09950-00020

      Note:

      Do not drop the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH Side)

    1. C127664N02

      Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover from the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

      09950-00020

      Note:

      Do not drop the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

    2. C127665

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

    3. C127666N03

      Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft bearing from the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.

      09527-10011

      Note:

      Do not drop the front drive inboard joint assembly RH.