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Reassembly [03/2017 - 06/2017]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT 
    1. Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Wrap the splines of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly with protective tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
      GTY447139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
    3. Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order:
      GTY425440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly
      *2 Front No. 2 Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *3 Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot
      *4 Front Axle Outboard Joint Boot Clamp
      Outboard joint side
      Inboard joint side
      1. Front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp
      2. Front axle outboard joint boot
      3. Front axle outboard joint boot clamp
    4. Pack the joint portion of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly and front axle outboard joint boot with grease.

      Standard Grease Capacity

      171 to 181 g (6.04 to 6.38 oz)

    5. Install the front axle outboard joint boot to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly groove.
      NOTE:
      • Do not allow grease to adhere to the boot clamp track of the outboard joint boot.
      • Keep the inside of the outboard joint boot free of foreign matter.
  2. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP 
    WARNING:
    • Wear protective gloves when installing the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.
    • If protective gloves are not worn, injuries may occur.
    1. Install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot and temporarily fold back the lever at the fulcrum point.
      GTY849694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Fulcrum Point
      *b Lever Push Position
      *c Band Support Position
      NOTE:
      • Set the lever to the guide groove correctly and install the clamp as far to the inside of the vehicle as possible.
      • Check the band and the lever for any deformation before folding back the lever.
      • The lever folds easily at the fulcrum point when pushed at the position shown in the illustration.
      • When folding back the lever, do not push at the end of the lever.
        GTY859488Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Temporary Claw - -
      • If the lever bends in the middle, it may not engage with the temporary claws or may not be held in the correct position.
    2. As shown in the illustration, while pressing the outboard joint area against the work surface, firmly press the lever into place by rolling the outboard joint area forward from the folded fulcrum point to the temporary claw area until a click sound is heard.
      GTY854303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Press down *b Contact Point
      *c Roll forward *d Temporary Claw
      *e Fulcrum Point - -
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the deflector.
      • Make sure that the outboard joint is in direct contact with the work surface.
    3. Using a plastic hammer, bend the buckle to secure the lever and confirm that the tip of the lever is aligned with the buckle as shown in the illustration.
      GTY700313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Buckle
      NOTE:
      • Do not use excessive force when tapping with the plastic hammer.
      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP 
    WARNING:
    • Wear protective gloves when installing the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
    • If protective gloves are not worn, injuries may occur.
    1. Install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot and partially bend down the lever.
      GTY158986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the front axle outboard joint boot clamp is correctly positioned within the groove.
      • Confirm that the front axle outboard joint boot clamp and lever are not deformed or damaged.
    2. Using water pump pliers, temporarily secure the front axle outboard joint boot clamp by pinching the front axle outboard joint boot clamp until a click sound is heard.
      GTY489298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Place the tip near the center of the lever
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

    3. Using a plastic hammer, bend the buckle to secure the lever and confirm that the tip of the lever is aligned with the buckle as shown in the illustration.
      GTY697975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Buckle
      NOTE:
      • Do not use excessive force when tapping with the plastic hammer.
      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER 
    1. Temporarily install the front drive shaft damper and 2 new front drive shaft damper clamps to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY760464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Drive Shaft Damper Clamp
      *2 Front Drive Shaft Damper
    2. Set the dimension (A) as specified below.

      Dimension (A)

      For LH Side 256.9 to 260.9 mm (10.12 to 10.27 in.)
      For RH Side 261.4 to 265.4 mm (10.30 to 10.44 in.)
  5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP 
    1. Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps to the front drive shaft damper.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to install the clamps in the correct position.

    3. GTY715179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Claw

      Using needle-nose pliers, engage each claw to install the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps as shown in the illustration.

      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the clamps in the correct position.
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft damper.
      • Do not damage the claws.
  6. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order:
      GTY440271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *2 Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot
      *3 Front No. 2 Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *a Protective Tape
      Outboard joint side
      Inboard joint side
      1. Front axle inboard joint boot clamp
      2. Front axle inboard joint boot
      3. Front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp
    2. Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    3. Remove the protective tape.
    4. Align the matchmarks and install the tripod joint to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
      NOTE:

      Face the serrated side of the tripod joint outward and install it to the outboard joint end.

      GTY774605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    5. Using a brass bar and a hammer, install the tripod joint to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not tap the rollers.
      • Keep the tripod joint free of foreign matter.
      • Make sure to install the tripod joint in the correct direction.
    6. Using a snap ring expander, install a new shaft snap ring to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
      GTY426949Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Pack the front drive inboard joint assembly and front axle inboard boot with grease.

      Standard Grease Capacity

      205 to 215 g (7.24 to 7.58 oz)

    8. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
      GTY741736Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT 
    1. When a jig is supplied with the front drive shaft inboard joint boot kit:
      1. Using a jig, install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
        GTY758722Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A For LH Side
        *B For RH Side
        Jig
        NOTE:
        • Keep the grooves free of grease.
        • Keep the inside of the front axle inboard joint boot free of foreign matter.
        • If the front axle inboard joint boot is not installed at the position indicated by the jig, damage to the front axle inboard joint boot may result.
        • Place the jig at several points around the circumference of the front drive inboard joint assembly to check that the front axle inboard joint boot is installed to the correct position.
    2. When a jig is not supplied with the front drive shaft inboard joint boot kit:
      1. Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
      2. Adjust the position of the front axle inboard joint boot so that the dimension (A) is as specified.

        Dimension (A)

        For LH Side 51.8 to 52.2 mm (2.04 to 2.05 in.)
        For RH Side 66.8 to 67.2 mm (2.63 to 2.64 in.)
        NOTE:
        • Keep the grooves free of grease.
        • Keep the inside of the front axle inboard joint boot free of foreign matter.
        • If the front axle inboard joint boot is installed while the dimension (A) is not as specified, damage to the front axle inboard joint boot may result.
        GTY773237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A For LH Side
        *B For RH Side
  8. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP 
    WARNING:
    • Wear protective gloves when installing the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.
    • If protective gloves are not worn, injuries may occur.
    NOTE:

    New front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp is coated with lubricant. Do not remove the lubricant.

    1. Install the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.

      HINT: 

      GTY764226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front No. 2 Axle Inboard Joint Boot Clamp
      *2 Front Axle Inboard Joint Boot
      *a Bending Point

      To make installation easier, align the bending point of the lever of the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp with any of the positions indicated by the arrows (A) shown in the illustration.

    2. Temporarily bend the lever of the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp is positioned correctly within the groove of the front axle inboard joint boot as far toward the inside of the vehicle as possible.
      • Before bending the lever, confirm that the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp and the lever are not deformed or damaged.

      HINT: 

      When temporarily bending the lever, push the lever at the welded area.

      GTY765909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Welded Area
    3. Using water pump pliers, temporarily secure the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp by pinching the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp until a click sound is heard.
      GTY742723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
      • To avoid deformation of the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp, set one tip of the water pump pliers on the welded area of the lever.

      HINT: 

      • As the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp is tightened, the tip of the water pump pliers will slide along the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp until it contacts the protrusion.
      • Set the water pump pliers to an appropriate size before tightening the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.
    4. Using a plastic hammer, bend the buckle to secure the lever.
      GTY747421Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Buckle
      NOTE:
      • Do not use excessive force when tapping with the plastic hammer.
      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
      • Check the front axle inboard joint boot is installed to the correct position.
  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP 
    NOTE:

    New front axle inboard joint boot clamp is coated with lubricant. Do not remove the lubricant.

    1. Check whether the dimension (A) of each drive shaft is within specification.
      GTY770865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A For LH Side
      *B For RH Side

      Dimension (A)

      For LH Side 591.2 mm (1.94 ft.)
      For RH Side 915.0 mm (3.00 ft.)
    2. Install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.
    3. Using a screwdriver, install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
      GTY770089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

  10. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSPECTION [03/2017 - 06/2017] 

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