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Reassembly (Celica 2.2L 5S-FE)

  1. If installing bearing on center axle shaft, use press to install NEW bearing into bearing bracket. Install NEW snap ring that retains bearing in bearing bracket.
  2. Install snap ring, dust cover and roll pin. Press bearing with bearing bracket on center axle shaft. Install NEW snap ring that retains bearing on center axle shaft. Using a press, press NEW inner dust cover on center axle shaft until clearance between bearing and dust cover is .039" (1.00 mm). See Figure.
  3. Using a press, press NEW dust cover on outer end of center axle shaft until distance from end of center axle shaft to dust cover is 3.39-3.43" (86.0-87.0 mm). See Figure.
  4. Using a press, press NEW dust cover on inboard joint tulip. Wrap splines on axle shaft with tape to prevent damage to boots during installation. Install NEW boots and NEW boot clamps on axle shaft.
  5. On right axle shaft, install damper and clamp on axle shaft. On all axle shafts, install NEW inner snap ring for tripod joint onto axle shaft. Install tripod joint onto axle shaft with beveled side toward outboard joint. See Figure. Ensure reference mark on tripod joint and axle shaft are aligned.
  6. 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.
  7. Apply grease supplied with overhaul kit to joints and boots. Exact amount of grease is not available from manufacturer.
  8. Install inboard joint tulip onto axle shaft so reference marks are aligned. Install boots onto inboard joint tulip and outboard joint. Ensure boots are seated in grooves on axle shaft.
  9. Adjust axle shaft to standard axle shaft length. See AXLE SHAFT LENGTH SPECIFICATIONS  table. See Figure. Install and tighten boot clamps. Install NEW snap ring onto end of left axle shaft.
  10. On right axle shaft, position damper on axle shaft so damper installation distance on axle shaft is 7.68-8.07" (195.0-205.0 mm). See Figure. Tighten clamp for damper.