Where icon is shown, click for further information.
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Make marks on the disassembled parts to be able to reassemble them in their original positions.
Use the bands included in the boot set.
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Detailed information, notes, and precautions
Replace
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Right driveshaft
1.
Boot Bands - Remove
Ear clamp type
1.
If the boot band is an ear clamp type (A), lift up the tabs (B) using a flat-tipped screwdriver.
Low profile type
1.
If the boot band is a low profile type (A), pinch the boot band using commercially available pincer CV Boot Clamp Pliers (30500) (B).
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 the wood blocks.
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 outboard boot.
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft (B) with vinyl tape (C) to prevent damaging the outboard boot.
5.
Inboard Joint - Remove
1.
Make marks (A) on each roller (B) and the inboard joint (C) to identify the locations of the rollers to the grooves in the inboard joint.
NOTE: Do not engrave or scribe any marks on the rolling surface.
2.
Remove the inboard joint and place it on a clean shop towel (D). Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard joint.
NOTE: Check inside of the inboard joint and on the serrations for wear and tear.
6.
Circlip - Remove
7.
Roller and Spider - Remove
1.
Make marks (A) on the spider (B) that match the marks on the rollers.
NOTE: Do not engrave or scribe any marks on the rolling surfaces.
2.
Remove the rollers.
3.
Make marks (C) on the spider and the driveshaft (D) to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.
4.
Remove the spider.
NOTE: If necessary, use a commercially available bearing puller while being careful not to damage the spider.
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:
Where icon is shown, click for further information.
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 bands included in the boot set.
Be careful not to get grease on the boots attachment grooves.
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Detailed information, notes, and precautions
Replace
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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 new ear clamp bands (D) with the boot to prevent damaging the bands.
2.
Stop Ring - Install
To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, make sure you install the stop ring.
Stop ring specifications
Overall diameter (A):
28.5 mm (1.122 in)
Wire diameter (B):
1.8 mm (0.071 in)
3.
Outboard Joint - Install
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the outboard boot.
1.
Pack about 35 g (1.23 oz) of grease included in the new outboard boot set into the driveshaft hole in the outboard joint.
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:
110?130 g (3.88?4.59 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 a new ear clamp band (D) with the boot to prevent damaging the band.
5.
Spider - Install
1.
Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of the driveshaft.
6.
Roller - Install
1.
Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) as shown and note these items:
Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks (C) you made.
Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the rollers from falling off.
7.
Circlip - Install
8.
Inboard Joint - Install
1.
Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.
Grease quantity Inboard joint:
Left
200?220 g (7.05?7.76 oz)
Right
205?225 g (7.23?7.94 oz)
2.
Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft and note these items:
Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (A) you made on the inboard joint and the rollers.
Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint is pointing up to prevent it from falling off.
3.
Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the inboard joint (C).
4.
Bleed any excess air from the boot by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.
5.
Adjust the length (A) of the driveshafts in the figure as shown.
Driveshaft length (1.5 L engine):
Left/Right driveshaft
Specified length (A)
Left
550.7?555.7 mm (21.681?21.878 in)
Right
567.1?572.1 mm (22.327?22.524 in)
Driveshaft length (2.4 L engine):
Left/Right driveshaft
Specified length (A)
Left
550.7?555.7 mm (21.681?21.878 in)
Right
477.5?482.5 mm (18.799?18.996 in)
6.
Adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension.
7.
Bleed excess air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.
NOTE: Install the joints at exactly the same length.
9.
Boot Bands - 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 of the closed ear portion of the band. If the clearance is not within specification, close the ear portion of the band tighter.
NOTE: Replace the ear clamp band with the one when the ear portion exceeds the prescribed length.
Low profile type
1.
Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and the inboard joint, then install a new low profile band (A) onto the boot (B).
2.
Hook the tab (C) of the band.
3.
Close the hook portion of the band using commercially available CV Boot Clamp Pliers (30500) (D), then hook the tabs (E) of the band.
