Outer Ring Assembly Note
- Secure the outer ring in the vise.
NOTE:
- Apply the grease from the tube. Do not touch the grease directly with your hand.
- Apply the specified grease to the outer ring and boot (transaxle side).
Boot (transaxle side) grease amount
Engine type Grease amount SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [ATX] LH 140-160 g {4.94-5.64 oz} RH 135-155 g {4.77-5.46 oz} SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [MTX] LH 170-190 g {6.00-6.70 oz} RH 170-190 g {6.00-6.70 oz} SKYACTIV-G 2.5 LH 140-160 g {4.94-5.64 oz} RH 135-155 g {4.77-5.46 oz} CAUTION:- When tapping the outer ring lightly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to scratch the roller area so as to prevent damage to the part.
- Be careful that dust and dirt do not get on the inside of the outer ring.
- After aligning the shaft and outer ring alignment marks, lightly tap the tripod joint evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and insert the outer ring little by little while maintaining the shaft perpendicular.
- Assemble the boot (transaxle side) to the outer ring.
- Set the drive shaft to the standard length.
Drive shaft (tripod joint) full length (standard)
Engine type Full length (standard) SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [ATX] LH 672.5-682.5 mm {26.48-26.87 in} RH 1036.6-1046.6 mm {40.812-41.204 in} SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [MTX] LH 675.5-685.5 mm {26.60-26.98 in} RH 1039.8-1049.8 mm {40.938-41.330 in} SKYACTIV-G 2.5 LH 672.5-682.5 mm {26.48-26.87 in} RH 1036.4-1046.4 mm {40.804-41.196 in} - Release any trapped air from the boot by carefully lifting up the small end of the boot with a screwdriver wrapped in a clean rag.NOTE:
- Do not damage the boot. Verify that there is no grease leakage.
- If the boot is deformed, it may not be possible to perform the full-length adjustment of the shaft.
- Verify that the drive shaft length is within the standard when the inside of the boot is at atmospheric pressure.
- If not within the standard, repeat from Step 5.