Inboard Joint Side

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Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the inboard boot.

Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft With Vinyl Tape And Ear Clamp Band
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Install a new ear clamp band (B) and the inboard boot onto the driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the inboard boot.
Install the spider and rollers (A) onto the driveshaft (B) by aligning the marks (C) you made, install it using the 30 mm inner driver (D).

Fig 2: Installing Spider And Rollers Onto Driveshaft
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Install a new circlip (E) into the driveshaft groove. Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is fully seated.
Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.
Grease quantity

Inboard joint: 120-140 g (4.2-4.9 oz)

Fig 3: Filling Joint Grease In Inboard Boot Set
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Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note these items:
- Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (A) you made on the inboard joint and the rollers.
- Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint is pointing up to prevent it from falling off.
Fig 4: Aligning Marks On Inboard Joint And Rollers
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Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the inboard joint (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Boot Ends, Driveshaft And Inboard Joint
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Adjust the length (A) of the driveshafts in the figure as shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension. Bleed excess air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.
Left driveshaft: 590.9-595.9 mm (23.26-23.46 in)

Right driveshaft: 619.9-624.9 mm (24.40-24.60 in)

Fig 6: Identifying Length Of Driveshaft
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Install new boot bands.
- For the double loop type (see step 11
- For the low profile type (see step 20
- For the ear clamp type (see step 12