FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV) > REASSEMBLY |
| 1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER |
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Using SST, install a new dust cover into the inboard joint until it is flush with the end.
| 2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH |
Install a new snap ring.
| 3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH |
| 4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with protective tape.
Install new parts onto the outboard joint shaft in the following order.
| Order | Part Name |
| 1. | Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp |
| 2. | Front axle outboard joint boot |
| 3. | Front axle outboard joint boot clamp |
Pack the joint portion of the outboard joint shaft and the outboard joint boot with grease.
Install the outboard joint boot onto the outboard joint shaft groove.
| 5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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Install a new boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot and provisionally fold back the lever.
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Lean your weight on your hand and roll the outboard joint forward while pressing the outboard joint against the work plane. Roll the outboard joint and fold the lever until a click sound can be heard.
| *1 | Weight |
| *2 | Contact |
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Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
| 6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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Install a new boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot and provisionally fold back the lever.
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Using water pump pliers, pinch the boot clamp to provisionally fix it.
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Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
| 7. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER (for RH Side) |
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Install the drive shaft damper onto dimension (A) shown in the illustration.
| 8. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP (for RH Side) |
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One touch type:
| *1 | One Touch Type |
| *2 | Claw Engagement Type |
Install the new damper clamp onto the front drive shaft damper and fix the damper clamp with a screwdriver.
Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws and install the new damper clamp as shown in the illustration.
| 9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT GROMMET |
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Install a new inboard joint grommet onto the inboard joint groove.
| *1 | Groove |
| 10. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY |
Install new parts onto the outboard joint shaft in the following order.
| Order | Part Name |
| 1. | Front axle inboard joint boot clamp |
| 2. | Front axle inboard joint boot |
| 3. | Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp |
Fix the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
Remove the protective tape.
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Align the matchmarks and install the tripod joint onto the outboard joint shaft.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Using a brass bar and hammer, install the tripod joint.
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Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
Pack the inboard joint with grease.
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Align the matchmarks and install the inboard joint onto the outboard joint shaft.
| *1 | Matchmark |
| 11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Install the inboard joint boot into the grooves of the inboard joint grommet and outboard joint shaft.
| 12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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Install a new boot clamp onto the inboard joint boot and provisionally fold back the lever.
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Using water pump pliers, pinch the boot clamp to provisionally fix it.
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Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
| 13. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
Install the new boot clamp onto the inboard joint boot.
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Adjust dimension (A) until the drive shaft is within the specified length.
| LH | RH |
| 565.9 mm (22.28 in.) | 845.9 mm (33.30 in.) |
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While keeping dimension (A) within the specified length, put the inside of the inboard joint under atmospheric pressure by pulling the recessed parts on the inboard joint grommet out.
| *1 | Boot Clamp |
| *2 | Inboard Joint Grommet |
| *3 | Fulcrum Point |
| *4 | Recessed Part |
Set the lever fulcrum point at any point A indicated in the illustration and temporarily bend the lever.
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Lean your weight on your hand and roll the inboard joint forward while pressing the inboard joint against the work plane. Roll the inboard joint and fold the lever until a click sound can be heard.
| *1 | Weight |
| *2 | Contact |
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Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to fix it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearances between the buckle edge and the lever end even.
| 14. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
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Check for noticeable looseness when turning the joint up and down, left and right, and in the thrust direction.
Check for cracks, damage and grease leakage on the boot joint.
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Check dimension (A).
| LH | RH |
| 565.9 mm (22.28 in.) | 845.9 mm (33.30 in.) |