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9. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for LH)
(a) Install a new drive shaft damper clamp and the drive
shaft damper to the drive shaft.
HINT:
Install the damper clamp to outboard joint side.
(b) Set the distance, as described below.
Standard distance:
161 to 165 mm (6.339 to 6.496 in.)
10. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP LH
(for LH)
(a) Hold the front drive shaft lightly in a soft vise.
(b) Install the drive shaft damper clamp to the damper.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the clamp in the correct
position.
(c) One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, install the drive shaft damper
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(d) Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, install the drive shaft
damper clamp, as shown in the illustration.
11. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with vinyl
tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.
(b) Install new parts to the outboard joint shaft in the
following order.
(1) Inboard joint boot clamp
(2) Inboard joint boot No. 2 clamp
(3) Inboard joint boot
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(c) Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline
toward the outboard joint.
(d) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the tripod joint
onto the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
• Do not tap the rollers.
• Be sure to install the tripod joint in the correct
direction.
(f) Pack the inboard joint shaft and boot with grease
from the boot kit.
Standard grease capacity:
175 to 185 g (6.2 to 6.5 oz.)
(g) Using a snap ring expander, install a new shaft snap
ring.
(h) Align the matchmarks, and install the inboard joint to
the outboard joint shaft.
12. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Install the inboard joint boot to the inboard joint.
14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP
(a) One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, install the inboard joint boot
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
(b) Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, install the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
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15. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2
CLAMP
(a) One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, install the No. 2 inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
(b) Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, install the No. 2 inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
16. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check that there is no severe play in the radial
direction of the outboard joint.
(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thrust direction.
(c) Check that there is no severe play in the radial
direction of the inboard joint.
(d) Check the boots for damage.
NOTICE:
Keep the drive shaft assembly level during
inspection.
HINT:
For dimension (A), refer to the following values.
Standard reference value
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Item Drive shaft LH
(Dimension)Drive shaft RH
(Dimension)
2AZ-FE 585.2 mm (23.039 in.) 902.0 mm (35.512 in.)
2GR-FE 570.9 mm (22.476 in.) 914.4 mm (36.000 in.)
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INSTALLATION
(2005/11-2006/01)
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft
splines in the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot
and dust cover.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Align the shaft spline and install the drive shaft with
2 bolts.
Torque: 63.7 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
LH
(a) Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
4. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-10)
6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-31)
8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Connect the speed sensor (see page BC-191).
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12. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-10)
14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
15. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see page
AX-152).
(b) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see page
AX-151).
16. CHECK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL
LEAKAGE
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page SP-3).
INSTALLATION
(2006/01- )
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with
a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot
and dust cover.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
(b) Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive
shaft.
(c) Install the 2 bearing bracket bolts.
Torque: 63.7 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
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3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
LH
(a) Align the shaft splines in the drive shaft to the
steering knuckle with axle hub, and connect the
steering knuckle with axle hub.
4. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page SP-24)
6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-31)
8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Connect the speed sensor (see page BC-193).
12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-11)
14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
15. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see page
AX-152).
(b) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see page
AX-151).
(c) Add automatic transaxle fluid for U151E (see page
AX-177).
16. CHECK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL
LEAKAGE
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page SP-3).
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COMPONENTS
(2006/01- )
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