FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY > REASSEMBLY

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
   
3. A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Click here).
   

1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap in a new dust seal.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not damage the dust seal.

1. Using SST and a press, press in a new dust cover.
   

   SST

   09527-10011  
   

1. Install a new snap ring.
   

HINT:

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

1. Temporarily install a new outboard joint boot (with 2 boot clamps) to the drive shaft.
   

2. Pack the inboard joint and boot with grease from a boot kit.
   

   Grease capacity:

   165 to 175 g (5.8 to 6.1 oz.)
   

1. Mount the drive shaft in a soft vise.
   

2. Secure the outboard joint large boot clamp onto the boot.
   
   

   1. Place SST onto the clamp.
      

      SST

      09521-24010  
      

   2. Tighten SST so that the boot clamp is pinched.
      

      NOTICE:

      Do not overtighten SST.

   
   
   

   3. Using SST, adjust the clearance of the clamp.
      

      SST

      09240-00020  
      

      Clearance:

      0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
      

3. For the outboard joint small boot clamp, use the same procedures described above.
   

1. Install a new inboard joint boot to the outboard joint shaft.
   

1. Align the matchmarks of the tripod and outboard joint.
   

   HINT:

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

2. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the tripod onto the outboard joint.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not tap the rollers.

3. Pack the inboard joint and boot with grease from a boot kit.
   

   Grease capacity:

   165 to 175 g (5.8 to 6.1 oz.)
   

4. align the matchmarks of the inboard joint and outboard joint.
   

5. Install the inboard joint to the outboard joint.
   

6. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
   

1. Using pliers, compress the large clamp and attach the claws.
   

2. Secure the boot clamp onto the boot.
   
   

   1. Place SST onto the clamp.
      

      SST

      09521-24010  
      

   2. Tighten SST so that the boot clamp is pinched.
      

      NOTICE:

      Do not overtighten the SST.

3. Using SST, adjust the clearance of the small boot clamp.
   

   SST

   09240-00020  
   

   Clearance:

   0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
   

1. *1:
   Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.
   

2. *2:
   Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
   

3. *3:
   Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
   

4. *4:
   Check the boots for damage.