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Reassembly [09/2019 - 03/2020]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT 
    1. Secure 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:
      GTY744919Courtesy 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

      95 to 115 g (3.36 to 4.05 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 
    1. Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.
    3. Place SST onto the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
      GTY770607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      • SST: 09521-24010 
    4. Tighten SST so that the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten SST.

    5. Remove SST.
    6. Using SST, measure the clearance of the front No. 2 axle outboard joint boot clamp.
      GTY645496Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09240-00020 

      Clearance

      1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0472 to 0.1575 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, retighten SST.

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

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the front axle outboard joint boot clamp to the front axle outboard joint boot.
    3. Place SST onto the front axle outboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
      GTY748783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      • SST: 09521-24010 
    4. Tighten SST so that the front axle outboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten SST.

    5. Remove SST.
    6. Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.
      GTY771532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09240-00020 

      Clearance

      1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0472 to 0.1575 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, retighten SST.

  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.
      GTY774529Courtesy 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)

      223.4 to 227.4 mm (8.80 to 8.95 in.)

  5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER CLAMP 
    1. Secure 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. Using needle-nose pliers, install the 2 front drive shaft damper clamps as shown in the illustration.
      GTY429228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the clamps in the correct position.
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft damper.
  6. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install new parts to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly in the following order:
      GTY761430Courtesy 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
      *4 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.
      GTY745682Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:

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

    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.
      GTY745706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A For LH Side
      *B For RH Side
    7. Pack the front drive inboard joint assembly and front axle inboard boot with grease.

      Standard Grease Capacity

      For LH Side 170 to 190 g (6.00 to 6.70 oz)
      For RH Side 135 to 155 g (4.77 to 5.46 oz)
    8. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive inboard joint assembly to the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly.
      GTY451119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT 
    1. Install the front axle inboard joint boot to the front drive inboard joint assembly.
    2. Check whether the dimension (A) of each drive shaft is within specification.
      GTY751188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A For LH Side
      *B For RH Side

      Dimension (A)

      For LH Side 590.4 mm (1.94 ft.)
      For RH Side 916.5 mm (3.01 ft.)
  8. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP 
    1. Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.
    3. Place SST onto the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
      • SST: 09521-24010 
      GTY768839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
    4. Tighten SST so that the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten SST.

    5. Remove SST.
    6. Using SST, measure the clearance of the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.
      • SST: 09240-00020 

      Clearance

      1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0472 to 0.1575 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, retighten SST.

      GTY765240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP 
    1. Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the front axle inboard joint boot clamp to the front axle inboard joint boot.
    3. Place SST onto the front axle inboard joint boot clamp, press it against the boot and slightly tighten SST.
      • SST: 09521-24010 
      GTY729505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
    4. Tighten SST so that the front axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten SST.

    5. Remove SST.
    6. Using SST, measure the clearance of the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
      • SST: 09240-00020 

      Clearance

      1.2 to 4.0 mm (0.0472 to 0.1575 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, retighten SST.

      GTY452770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1