Rear Driveshaft Reassembly

Rear Driveshaft Reassembly

Exploded View

Japan-built Models





Exploded View

US-built Models





Special Tools Required

- Driver, 30 mm I.D. 07946-MB00000
- Boot Band Clamp Tool Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent, commercially available

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

Inboard Joint Side/Outboard Joint Side (Japan-built Models)

1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the inboard boot.





2. Install the new ear clamp bands (B) and the inboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the inboard boot.

3. Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of the driveshaft.





4. Install a new circlip (C) into the driveshaft groove. Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is fully seated.

5. Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) as shown, and note these items:

- Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks (C) you made.
- Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the rollers from falling off.





6. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.










7. Fit the inboard joint (A) onto the driveshaft, and note these items:

- Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the inboard joint and the rollers (C).
- Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint is pointing up to prevent it from falling off.





8. Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the inboard joint (C).






9. Adjust the length (A) of the driveshafts to the figure as shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension. Bleed excess air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.






10. Close the ear portion of the new ear clamp band Front Driveshaft Reassembly.

Inboard Joint Side (US-built Models)

1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the inboard boot.





2. Install new ear clamp bands (B) and the inboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the inboard boot.

3. Install the spider and rollers (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made, install it using the 30mm driver (C).





4. Install a new circlip (D) into the driveshaft groove. Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is fully seated.

5. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.










6. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note these items:

- Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (A) you made on the inboard joint and the rollers.
- Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint is pointing up to prevent it from falling off.





7. Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) on the inboard joint (C).






8. Adjust the length (A) of the driveshafts to the figure as shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension. Bleed excess air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.









9. Install a new boot bands.

- For double loop type Front Driveshaft Reassembly
- For ear clamp type Front Driveshaft Reassembly

Outboard Joint Side (US-built Models)

1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the outboard boot.





2. Install new ear clamp bands (B) and the outboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the outboard boot.

3. Make sure to check the size of a new stop ring.

NOTICE
To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, make sure you install a new stop ring.










4. Install the stop ring (A) into the driveshaft groove (B).






5. Pack about 35 g (1.2 oz) of grease included in the new outboard boot set into the driveshaft hole in the outboard joint.

NOTE: If you are installing a new outboard joint, the grease is already installed.






6. Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B) until the stop ring (C) is closed to the joint.






7. To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and joint, and tap or hit the assembly onto a hard surface from a height of about 10 cm (4 in).

NOTE: Do not use a hammer as excessive force may damage the driveshaft. Be careful not to damage the threaded section (A) of the outboard joint.






8. Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) you made with the outboard joint end (B).

NOTICE
To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, the shaft must be all the way into the outboard joint to ensure the stop ring is properly seated.






9. Pack the outboard joint (A) with the remaining joint grease included in the new outboard boot set.










10. Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the outboard joint (C). Bleed any excess air from the boot by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.






11. Adjust the length (A) of the driveshafts to the dimensions shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension.









12. Close the ear portion of the new ear clamp band Front Driveshaft Reassembly.