Front Axle

DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove the set ring from the inboard joint.





2. To remove the boot band, pry up the locking tabs with a screwdriver and raise the end of the band.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the boot.





NOTE: Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise with soft jaws. If the boot band is the welded type, cut it off as shown.





3. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint. Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard joint.

4. Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations of rollers on the spider, then remove the rollers.





5. Remove the circlip.
6. Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.
7. Remove the spider using a commercially-available bearing remover.
8. Remove the stop ring.





9. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape to prevent damage to the boots and dynamic damper.
10. Remove the boot band and inboard boot.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the boot.

11. Remove the dynamic damper band and dynamic damper if equipped.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the dynamic damper.

12. Remove the boot bands and outboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the boot.





13. Inspect the outboard joint for faulty movement and wear. If any roughness or excess play is felt, replace the outboard joint.

ASSEMBLE





NOTE:
- Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
- Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft set. Grease quantity: Inboard Joint 120 - 130 g (4.2 - 4.6 oz) and Outboard Joint 130 -140 g (4.6 - 4.9 oz)





1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage to the boots and dynamic damper.
2. Install the outboard boot, dynamic damper and inboard boot to the driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the boots and dynamic damper.





3. Install the stop ring into the driveshaft groove.

NOTE: Always rotate the stop ring in its groove to be sure it is fully seated.

4. Install the spider on the driveshaft by aligning the marks on the spider and end of the driveshaft.
5. Fit the circlip into the driveshaft groove.

NOTE: Always rotate the circlip in its groove to be sure it is fully seated.





6. Pack the outboard joint with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft set. Grease quantity: 130 - 140 g (4.6 - 4.9 oz)





7. Fit the rollers to the spider with their high shoulders facing outward.

NOTE:
- Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks.
- Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the rollers from falling off.





8. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft set. Grease quantity: 120 - 130 g (4.2 - 4.6 oz)





9. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft.

NOTE:
- Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks on the inboard joint and the rollers.
- Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint points up to prevent it from falling off.





10. Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the figure below, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension.

NOTE: The ends of boots seat in the groove of the driveshaft and joint.
- M/T model: Left/Right: 486- 491 mm (19.1-19.3 inch)
- A/T model:
Left: 845 - 850 mm (33.3 - 33.5 inch)
Right: 486 - 491 mm (19.1 - 19.3 inch)





11. Install new boot bands on the boots, and bend both sets of locking tabs.
12. Lightly tap on the doubled-over portions to reduce their height.





13. Position the dynamic damper as shown.
a. Install a new dynamic damper band, and bend down both sets of locking tabs.
b. Lightly tap on the doubled-over portion of the band to reduce its height.