Front Drive Shaft Assembly (For 2Zr-Fe) -- Reassembly |
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER |
Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust cover into the front drive inboard joint assembly until it is flush with the end.
- SST
- 09527-10011
- NOTICE:
- Install the front drive shaft dust cover in the correct direction.
- Do not deform the front drive shaft dust cover.
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2. INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Wrap the splines of the front axle outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
Text in Illustration *1 Vinyl tape
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Install new parts onto the front axle outboard joint shaft in the following order.
No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp
Outboard joint boot
Front axle outboard joint boot clamp
Pack the joint portion of the front axle outboard joint shaft and outboard joint boot with grease.
- Grease capacity:
- 90 to 110 g (3.2 to 3.8 oz.)
Install the outboard joint boot onto the front axle outboard joint shaft groove.
- NOTICE:
- Keep the groove free of grease.
3. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
Hold the front axle outboard joint shaft in a vise using aluminum plates.
- NOTICE:
- Do not overtighten the vise.
Place SST onto the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
- SST
- 09521-24010
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Tighten SST so that the clearance comes within the specified range.
- NOTICE:
- Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
- SST
- 09240-00020
- Standard Clearance:
- 1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0473 to 0.157 in.)
- NOTICE:
- If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
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4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
Place SST onto the front axle outboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
- SST
- 09521-24010
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Tighten SST so that the clearance comes within the specified range.
- NOTICE:
- Do not overtighten SST.
Remove SST.
Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
- SST
- 09240-00020
- Standard Clearance:
- 1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0473 to 0.157 in.)
- NOTICE:
- If the clearance is outside the specified range, retighten SST.
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5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH |
Hold the front axle outboard joint shaft in a vise using aluminum plates.
- NOTICE:
- Do not overtighten the vise.
Temporarily install a new front drive shaft damper clamp RH on the front drive shaft damper RH.
Install the front drive shaft damper RH onto the front axle outboard joint shaft as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- Be sure to install the front drive shaft damper RH in the correct direction.
Text in Illustration *A for Omega Type Outboard Joint Clamp *B for One Touch Type Outboard Joint Clamp *1 Front Drive Shaft Damper Clamp RH Dimension for Omega Type Outboard Joint Clamp 429.5 to 433.5 mm
(1.41 to 1.42 ft.)for One Touch Type Outboard Joint Clamp 438.0 to 442.0 mm
(1.44 to 1.45 ft.)
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6. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP RH |
for One Touch Type:
Text in Illustration *A for One Touch Type *B for Claw Engagement Type *a Claw Using a screwdriver, install the front drive shaft damper clamp RH as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.
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for Claw Engagement Type:
Using needle nose pliers, install the front drive shaft damper clamp RH as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- Be sure to install the clamp in the correct position.
7. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY |
Wrap the splines of the front axle outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
- HINT:
- Before installing the boot, wrap the splines of the drive shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
Install new parts onto the front axle outboard joint shaft in the following order.
Front axle inboard joint boot clamp
Inboard joint boot
No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp
Secure the front axle outboard joint shaft in a vise using aluminum plates.
- NOTICE:
- Do not overtighten the vise.
Remove the vinyl tape.
Align the matchmarks and install the tripod joint onto the front axle outboard joint shaft.
Text in Illustration *a Matchmark - NOTICE:
- Face the serrated side of the tripod joint outward and install it onto the outboard joint end.
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Using a brass bar and hammer, install the tripod joint to the front axle outboard joint shaft.
- NOTICE:
- Do not tap the rollers.
- Be sure to install the tripod joint in the correct direction.
- Keep the tripod joint free of foreign matter.
Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the front axle outboard joint shaft.
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Pack the inboard joint with grease.
Grease Capacity for Omega Type Outboard Joint Clamp LH side (for MEXICO) 155 to 175 g
(5.5 to 6.2 oz.)LH side (except MEXICO) 110 to 130 g
(3.9 to 4.6 oz.)for One Touch Type Outboard Joint Clamp 180 to 190 g
(6.3 to 6.7 oz.)
Align the matchmarks and install the inboard joint onto the front axle outboard joint shaft.
Text in Illustration *a Matchmark
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8. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Install the inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
- NOTICE:
- Keep the grooves free of grease.
Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following specifications.
Dimension for Omega Type Outboard Joint Clamp LH side (for MEXICO) 582.5 mm
(1.91 ft.)LH side (except MEXICO) 580.3 mm
(1.90 ft.)RH side 856.3 mm
(2.81 ft.)for One Touch Type Outboard Joint Clamp LH side 581.9 mm
(1.91 ft.)RH side 861.9 mm
(2.83 ft.)
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9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
for One Touch Type:
Using a screwdriver, install a new front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the boot.
for Claw Engagement Type:
Using needle nose pliers, install a new front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *a Claw - NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the boot.
10. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
for One Touch Type:
Using a screwdriver, install a new No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the boot.
for Claw Engagement Type:
Using needle nose pliers, install a new No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *a Claw - NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the boot.
11. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.
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Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
Check that the inboard joint has no excessive play in the radial direction.
Check the boots for damage.
Dimension for Omega Type Outboard Joint Clamp LH side (for MEXICO) 582.5 mm
(1.91 ft.)LH side (except MEXICO) 580.3 mm
(1.90 ft.)RH side 856.3 mm
(2.81 ft.)for One Touch Type Outboard Joint Clamp LH side 581.9 mm
(1.91 ft.)RH side 861.9 mm
(2.83 ft.)- NOTICE:
- Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.
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