Front Drive Shaft Assembly (For Sedan) -- Disassembly |
1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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for One-touch Clamp Type:
Using a screwdriver, release the staked part of the boot clamp and separate the boot clamp.
for Hook Clamp Type:
Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the hook and remove the boot clamp.
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2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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for One-touch Clamp Type:
Using a screwdriver, release the staked part of the boot clamp and separate the boot clamp.
for Hook Clamp Type:
Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the hook and remove the boot clamp.
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3. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Separate the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint.
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY |
Remove the old grease from the inboard joint.
Place matchmarks on the inboard joint and outboard joint shaft.
- NOTICE:
- Do not cause any damage when placing the marks.
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Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.
Fix the outboard joint shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
- NOTICE:
- Do not overtighten the vise.
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
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Place matchmarks on the tripod joint and outboard joint shaft.
- NOTICE:
- Do not cause any damage when placing the marks.
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Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint.
- NOTICE:
- Do not tap the roller.
Remove the inboard joint boot No. 2 clamp, the inboard joint boot and the inboard joint boot clamp.
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP (for RH Side) |
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Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the hook and remove the damper clamp.
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER (for RH Side) |
7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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Using a screwdriver, release the staked part of the boot clamp and remove the boot clamp.
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP |
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Using a screwdriver, release the staked part of the boot clamp and remove the boot clamp.
9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT |
Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.
Remove the old grease from the outboard joint.
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING |
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Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER |
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Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover.
- SST
- 09950-00020
- NOTICE:
- Do not drop the inboard joint.