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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.
14. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
15. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Install the inboard joint boot to the inboard joint.
16. 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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17. 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.
18. 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.) 893.9 mm (35.193 in.)
2GR-FE 570.9 mm (22.476 in.) 922.4 mm (36.315 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 splines and securely insert the drive
shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal.
(c) Squeeze the ends of the bracket hole snap ring and
install it to the bearing bracket.
(d) Install the bearing bracket bolt
Torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
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 LH side.
5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-10)
6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for 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 LH side.
9. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
10. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for LH side.
11. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Connect the speed sensor (see page BC-193).
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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 FLUID
LEAKAGE
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust 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.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal.
(c) Squeeze the ends of the bracket hole snap ring and
install it to the bearing bracket.
(d) Install the bearing bracket bolt.
Torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
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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 LOWER NO. 1 ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page SP-24)
6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 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. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
10. INSTALL 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. CONNECT 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 U151F (see page
AX-178).
16. CHECK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
LEAKAGE
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page SP-3).
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REMOVAL
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the tailpipe (see page EX-2).
4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the center pipe (see page EX-2).
5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING
SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See page PR-3)
6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brace from the suspension
member.
7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the harness clamp.
(b) Remove the breather tube.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
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(d) Support the rear differential carrier with a
transmission jack or equivalent.
(e) Fix the nuts in place and remove bolt A, bolt B and
bolt C.
NOTICE:
Do not loosen the nuts. Loosen the bolts.
(f) Slowly lower the jack and then tilt the rear
differential carrier.
(g) Set the tip of the tire lever to the position on the rear
drive shaft inboard joint shown in the illustration.
Then, using the ribbed part of the rear differential
carrier as a fulcrum, disconnect the left and right
rear drive shafts.
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the rear drive shaft dust cover.
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9. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NO. 1 AND NO. 2
SUPPORT
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and differential No. 1 and No. 2
supports from the differential carrier.
10. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and differential support from the
differential carrier.
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