Front Driveshaft Disassembly and Reassembly
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
1161465.png Threaded Adapter, 26 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001030A

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Be careful not to damage the boot.
Make marks on the disassembled parts to be able to reassemble them in their original positions.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for left driveshaft.


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1. Boot Band - Remove

Ear clamp type

Low profile type

2. Outboard Joint - Remove
1.
Slide the outboard boot (A) partially toward the inboard joint side.
2.
Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint inner race.
3.
Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same level as the outboard joint end (C).
4.
Securely clamp the driveshaft in a bench vise with a shop towel wrapped around the driveshaft.
5.
Remove the outboard joint (A) using the 26 x 1.5 mm threaded adapter and a commercially available 5/8''-18 UNF slide hammer (B).
NOTE: Check inside of the outboard joint and on the serrations for wear and tear.
6.
Remove the driveshaft from the bench vise.

3. Stop Ring - Remove


4. Outboard Boot - Remove
NOTE:
Check the outboard boot (A) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the boot.
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (B) with vinyl tape (C) to prevent damaging the outboard boot.

5. Inboard Joint - Remove
1.
Remove the circlip (A).
2.
Make marks (B) on the bearing retainer (C) and the inboard joint (D) to identify the locations of the bearing retainer to the grooves in the inboard joint.
3.
Remove the inboard joint on a clean shop towel (E). Be careful not to drop the steel balls when separating them from the inboard joint.

6. Snap Ring - Remove


7. Bearing Retainer and Bearing Race - Remove
1.
Make marks (A) on the bearing retainer (B), the bearing race (C), and the driveshaft (D) to identify the position of the bearing retainer and the bearing race on the shaft.
2.
Remove the bearing retainer, the bearing race, and the steel balls (E).
NOTE: If necessary, use a commercially available bearing puller.

8. Inboard Boot - Remove
NOTE:
Check the inboard boot (A) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the boot.
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (B) with vinyl tape (C) to prevent damaging the inboard boot.


NOTE:
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Make marks on the disassembled parts to be able to reassemble them in their original positions.
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Use the grease and the bands included in the inboard/outboard boot set.
Be careful not to get grease on the boots attachment grooves.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for left driveshaft.


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Right driveshaft

1. Outboard Boot - Install
NOTE:
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (A) with vinyl tape (B) to prevent damaging the outboard boot (C).
Install the ear clamp bands (D) with the boot to prevent damaging the bands.

2. Stop Ring - Install
1.
Make sure to check the size of a new stop ring.

To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, make sure you install a new stop ring.
Stop ring specifications
 
Overall diameter (A):
32 mm (1.26 in)
 
Wire diameter (B):
2 mm (0.08 in)

3. Outboard Joint - Install
1.
Fill grease through the driveshaft hole in the outboard joint before installing the driveshaft.
Inject enough grease so that it seeps out from the gap around the bearing when the driveshaft is inserted.
NOTE: If you are installing a new outboard joint, the grease is already installed.
2.
Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B) until the stop ring (C) is close to the joint.
3.
To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and the joint, and tap or hit the assembly onto a hard surface from a height of about 10 cm (3.9 in).
NOTE: Do not use a hammer, as excessive force may damage the driveshaft. Be careful not to damage the threaded section (A) of the outboard joint.
4.
Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) you made with the outboard joint end (B).

To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, the shaft must be all the way into the outboard joint to ensure the stop ring is properly seated.
5.
Pack the outboard joint (A) with the remaining joint grease included in the outboard boot set.
Total grease quantity
 
Outboard joint:
 
160?180 g (5.64?6.35 oz)
6.
Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the outboard joint (C).
7.
Bleed any excess air from the boot by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.

4. Inboard Boot - Install

NOTE:
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (A) with vinyl tape (B) to prevent damaging the inboard boot (C).
Install the ear clamp band (D) with the boot to prevent damaging the band.

5. Bearing Retainer and Bearing Race - Install
1.
Install the bearing retainer (A) and the bearing race (B) onto the driveshaft (C) by aligning the marks (D) you made on the bearing retainer, the bearing race, and the driveshaft.
2.
Install the steel balls (E).

6. Snap Ring - Install


7. Inboard Joint - Install
1.
Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.
Grease quantity
 
Inboard joint:
 
140?160 g (4.94?5.64 oz)
2.
Install the inboard joint (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the inboard joint and the bearing retainer.
3.
Install a circlip (C) into the inboard joint groove.
4.
Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the inboard joint (C).
5.
Bleed excess air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.

8. Driveshaft Length - Adjust
1.
Inspect the length (A) of the driveshafts in the figure as shown.
2.
Adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension.
NOTE: Install the joints at exactly the same length.

9. Boot Band - Install
Ear clamp type
1.
Close the ear portion (A) of the band using a commercially available boot band clamp tool (Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent) (B).
2.
Check the clearance (C) between the closed ear portion of the band. If the clearance is not within the standard, close the ear portion of the band tighter.
NOTE: Replace the ear clamp band with a new one when the ear portion exceeds the prescribed clearance.
Low profile type
1.
Install the low profile band (A) onto the boot (B), than hook the tab (C) of the band.
2.
Close the hook portion of the band using commercially available CV Boot Clamp Pliers (30500) (D), then hook the tabs of the band.