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Reassembly





DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REASSEMBLY

HINT

* Use the same procedures for the RH and LH side.

* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING





(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new drive shaft bearing.

SST : 09950-60020

09951-00710

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100

2. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT BEARING CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY SNAP RING





(a) Using a screwdriver, install a new bearing case snap ring.

3. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT BEARING CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Using SST and a press, press in the drive shaft bearing case to the inboard joint RH.

SST : 09527-10011

SST : 09710-04081

NOTICE:

Bearing should be installed completely.

(b) Using a snap ring expander, install a new drive shaft hole snap ring.





4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER





(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new drive shaft dust cover.

SST : 09726-40010

SST : 09527-10011

Standard distance (A):

0 to 1.0 mm (0 to 0.039 in.)

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

(b) Install the straight pin.

5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH





(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new drive shaft dust cover until the distance from the tip of the center drive shaft to the drive shaft dust cover reaches the specification, as shown in the illustration.

SST : 09527-10011

Standard distance (A):

91.0 to 92.0 mm (3.582 to 3.622 in.)

NOTICE:

* The dust cover should be installed completely.

* Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

6. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH





(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new drive shaft dust cover.

SST : 09527-10011

NOTICE:

* The dust cover should be installed completely.

* Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

7. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Install a new hole snap ring.

8. INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT





HINT

Before installing the boots, wrap the spline of the drive shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.

(a) Install new parts to the outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order.

(1) No. 2 outboard joint boot clamp

(2) Outboard joint boot

(3) Outboard joint boot clamp

(b) Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease from the boot kit.

Standard grease capacity:

190 to 200 g (6.7 to 7.1 oz.)

9. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP





(a) Install the No. 2 outboard joint boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot and temporarily fold back the lever.

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

NOTICE:

* Set the lever into the guide groove correctly.

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

(b) 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.





NOTICE:

* Do not damage the deflector.

* Make sure that the outboard joint is in direct contact with the work plane.

(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to secure it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearance between the buckle edge and the lever end even.





NOTICE:

Do not damage the outboard joint boot.

10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP





(a) Install the outboard joint boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot and temporarily fold back the lever.

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

NOTICE:

* Set the lever into the guide groove correctly.

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

(b) Using water pump pliers, pinch the outboard joint boot clamp to temporarily secure it.





(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to secure it while adjusting the clearance between the lever and the groove to make the clearance between the buckle edge and the lever end even.





NOTICE:

Do not damage the outboard joint boot.

11. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for Automatic Transaxle)





HINT

Install the damper clamp to outboard joint side.

(a) Install a new drive shaft damper clamp and the drive shaft damper LH to the drive shaft.

(b) Make sure that the damper is on the shaft groove.

(c) Set the distance, as described below.

Distance:

202.4 to 206.4 mm (7.969 to 8.126 in.)

(d) Hold the front drive shaft lightly in a soft vise.





(e) Install the drive shaft damper clamp to the damper.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.

(f) One touch type:

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

(g) Claw engagement type:

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

12. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH

(a) Install the front drive shaft damper RH.

HINT

Perform the same procedures as for the front drive shaft damper LH.

13. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY

(a) Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.

(b) Install new parts to the outboard joint shaft in the following order.

(1) Inboard joint boot clamp

(2) No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp

(3) Inboard joint boot

(c) Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the outboard joint.





(d) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.

(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the tripod joint onto the drive shaft.

NOTICE:

* Do not tap the rollers.

* Be sure to install the tripod joint in the correct direction.

(f) Pack the inboard joint shaft and boot with grease from the boot kit.

Standard grease capacity:

175 to 185 g (6.2 to 6.5 oz.)

(g) Using a snap ring expander, install a new shaft snap ring.





(h) Aligning the matchmarks, and install the inboard joint to the outboard joint shaft.





14. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT

(a) Install the inboard joint boot to the inboard joint and outboard joint shaft.

NOTICE:

Keep the grooves free of grease.

(b) Check whether the drive shaft dimensions (A) shown in the illustration are within the following specifications.

Reference value:

873.0 to 883.0 mm (34.370 to 34.764 in.) for RH side

556.2 to 566.2 mm (21.898 to 22.291 in.) for LH side





15. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP





(a) One touch type:

Using a screwdriver, install the No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

(b) Claw engagement type:

Using needle-nose pliers, install the No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

16. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP





(a) One touch type:

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

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

(b) Claw engagement type:

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

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

17. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT





(a) Check that there is no severe play in the radial direction of the outboard joint.

(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

(c) Check that there is no severe play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.

(d) Check the boots for damage.

NOTICE:

Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.

HINT

For dimension (A), refer to the following values.

Reference value:

873.0 to 883.0 mm (34.370 to 34.764 in.) for RH side

556.2 to 566.2 mm (21.898 to 22.291 in.) for LH side