Reassembly (Celica 1.8L 7A-FE)

Using a press, press NEW dust cover on inboard joint tulip. Wrap splines on axle shaft with tape to prevent damaging boots during installation. Install NEW boots and NEW boot clamps on axle shaft.
On right axle shaft, install damper and clamp on axle shaft. On all axle shafts, install tripod joint on axle shaft with beveled side toward outboard joint. See Figure. Ensure reference mark on tripod joint and axle shaft are aligned.
Using a hammer and brass drift, tap tripod joint on axle shaft. Tap on center of tripod joint. DO NOT tap on rollers on tripod joint. Install NEW outer snap ring that retains tripod joint on axle shaft.
Apply grease supplied with overhaul kit to joints and boots. No amount is specified by manufacturer.
Install inboard joint tulip on axle shaft so reference marks are aligned. Install boots on inboard joint tulip and outboard joint. Ensure boots are seated in grooves on axle shaft.
Adjust axle shaft to standard axle shaft length. See AXLE SHAFT LENGTH SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig 1. Install and tighten boot clamps. Install NEW snap ring on end of axle shaft.
On right axle shaft, position damper on axle shaft so damper installation distance on axle shaft is 15.26-15.65" (387.6-397.5 mm). See Fig 2. Tighten clamp for damper.

Fig 1: Measuring Axle Shaft Length (Celica 1.8L 7A-FE, Corolla & Prizm)

Fig 2: Measuring Damper Installation Distance (Celica, Corolla & Prizm)