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8. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check to see that there is no play in the inboard joint
and outboard joint.
(b) Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in
the thrust direction.
DISASSEMBLY OF CENTER DRIVE
SHAFT
1. REMOVE DUST COVERS
(a) Using a press, press out the transaxle side dust cover.
ASSEMBLY OF SIDE GEAR SHAFT
1. INSTALL DUST COVER
Using a press, press in the dust cover.
2. INSTALL SNAP RING
DISASSEMBLY OF SIDE GEAR SHAFT
1. REMOVE SNAP RING
Using pliers, remove the snap ring.
2. REMOVE DUST COVER
Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the dust
cover.
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ASSEMBLY OF CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Install the snap ring to the center drive shaft.
(b) Using a press and extension bar, press in the bearing.(b) Using SST and a press, press out the drive shaft
side dust cover.
SST 09950±00020
3. REMOVE BEARING
(a) Using a press, press out the bearing.
(b) Remove the snap ring. 2. REMOVE SNAP RING
Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(c) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
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INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT
1. INSTALL SIDE GEAR SHAFT
(a) Insure that a new snap ring is positioned securely in the
groove of the side gear shaft.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the drive shaft
until it makes contact with the pinion shaft.
HINT:
wBefore installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring
opening side facing downward.
wWhether or not the side gear shaft is making contact
with the pinion shaft can be known by the sound or
feeling when driving it in.
2. CHECK INSTALLATION OF SIDE GEAR SHAFT
(a) Check that the side gear shaft will not come out by try-
ing to pull it completely out by hand.
(b) Push the side gear shaft to the differential and measure
the distance between the side gear shaft and the
transaxle case. Check that the distance between the
two is the same as the measurement taken before re-
moving the side gear shaft.
3. PACK IN GREASE TO SIDE GEAR SHAFT
Pack in grease to the side gear shaft.
Grease capacity: 43 ± 53 g (0.09 ± 0.12 Ib)
HINT: Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
Supply of grease only is also available.
Part No. 90999±94029
4. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
(LH drive shaft)
(a) Place the new gasket on the inboard joint.
(b) Align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and in-
board joint.
NOTICE: When moving the drive shaft, do not compress the
inboard boot.
(c) Insert and finger tighten the six hexagon bolts and the
three washers. 2. INSTALL DUST COVERS
(a) Using a press, press in the drive shaft side dust cover.
HINT: The clearance between the dust cover and the
bearing should be kept in the range shown in the il-
lustration.
(b) Using a press, press in the transaxle side dust cover.
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(RH drive shaft)
(a) Pack in grease to the center drive shaft.
Grease capacity: 43 53 g (0.O9 0.12 !b)
HINT: Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
Supply of grease only is also available.
Part No. 90999±94029
(b) Place the new gasket on the inboard joint.
6. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Install and torque the nut.
Torque: 500 kg±cm (36 ft±Ib, 49 N±m)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
HINT: If the cotter pin hole does not line up, correct by
tightening the nut by the smallest amount possible.(c) Install the center drive shaft to the RH drive shaft.
NOTICE: When moving the drive shaft, do not com-
press the inboard boot.
(d) Install the three washers and six hexagon bolts,
and using SST, temporarily tighten them.
SST 09923±00020
5. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO AXLE HUB
Install the outboard joint side of the drive shaft to the
axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot, oil seal
and deflector.(e) Install the drive shaft with the center drive shaft
to the transaxle through the bearing bracket.
(f) Using pliers, install the snap ring.
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9. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT, LOCK NUT CAP AND
NEW COTTER PIN
(a) Torque the bearing lock nut while depressing the brake
pedal.
Torque: 1,900 kg±cm (137 ft±Ib, 186 N±m)
(b) Install the lock nut cap and, using pliers, install a new
cotter pin. 8. TIGHTEN SIX HEXAGON BOLTS
Using SST, tighten the six hexagon bolts while depress-
ing the brake pedal.
SST 09043±88010
Torque: 660 kg±cm (48 ft±Ib, 65 N±m)
10. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL
(See page MT±45)
11. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
12. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT7. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER ARM
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N±m)
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
COMPONENTS
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REMOVAL OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(See page FA±41)
1. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK NUT CAP AND LOCK
NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock nut cap.
(b) Loosen the bearing lock nut while depressing the
brake pedal.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH AND LH
3. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod end.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09610±55021
NOTICE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is
subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving
the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if
it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight
on the hub bearing, first support it with SST..
SST09608±16041 (09608±02020,09608±02040)
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from
the axle hub.
NOTICE: Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to protect it
from damage.
4. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM LOWER
ARM
Remove the bolt and two nuts and disconnect the steer-
ing knuckle from the lower arm.
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(b) Using hub nut wrench, remove the LH drive shaft
as shown.
HINT: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the RH oil seal.(c) Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the RH
drive shaft.
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