FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 1NR-FE) > REASSEMBLY |
| 1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER |
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Using SST and a press, press a new dust cover into the inboard joint until it is flush with the end.
| 2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING |
Install a new snap ring.
| 3. 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.
| 4. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
Fix the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
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Place SST onto the boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
Fix SST and tighten it so that the clearance comes to within the specified range.
Remove SST.
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Using SST, measure the clearance of the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
| 5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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Place SST onto the boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
Fix SST and tighten it so that the clearance comes to within the specified range.
Remove SST.
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Using SST, measure the clearance of the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
| 6. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER (for RH Side) |
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Install the drive shaft damper onto dimension (A) shown in the illustration.
| 7. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP (for RH Side) |
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Install a new damper clamp onto the front drive shaft damper and fix the damper clamp with a screwdriver.
| 8. 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.
| *a | 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.
| *a | Matchmark |
| 9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Install the inboard joint boot into the grooves of the inboard joint grommet and outboard joint shaft.
| 10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws and install the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
| 11. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
Install a 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 |
| 576.9 mm (22.71 in.) | 834.9 mm (32.87 in.) |
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Using needle-nose pliers, engage the 2 claws and install the boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
| 12. 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 |
| 576.9 mm (22.71 in.) | 834.9 mm (32.87 in.) |