Outer Ring Assembly Note
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- Apply the specified grease to the outer ring and boot (transaxle side).NOTE:
- Apply the grease from the tube. Do not touch the grease directly with your hand.
Boot (transaxle side) grease amount
116-136 g {4.10-4.79 oz}
- Secure the outer ring in the vise.
- 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.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.
- 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 MTX LH 653.2-663.2 mm {25.72-26.11 in} RH 1016.2-1026.2 mm {40.008-40.401 in} ATX LH 644.2-654.2 mm {25.37-25.75 in} RH 1024.7-1034.7 mm {40.343-40.736 in} SKYACTIV-G 2.5 LH 644.2-654.2 mm {25.37-25.75 in} RH 1024.2-1034.2 mm {40.323-40.716 in} SKYACTIV-G 2.5T LH 644.7-654.7 mm {25.39-25.77 in} RH 1026.7-1036.7 mm {40.422-40.816 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 cloth.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.