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DRIVE SHAFT – DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as
necessary.
Drive shaft system
Symptom

Front wheel shimmy

Noise (front)

Suspected area

See page

1. Front drive shaft (worn)

DS-7

2. Wheel (unbalance)

TW-4

3. Hub bearing

AH-4

4. Front lower ball joint

SP-24

5. Front shock absorber with coil spring

SP-14

1. Front shock absorber with coil spring

SP-14

2. Front drive shaft

DS-7

3. Hub bearing

AH-4

4. Front lower ball joint

SP-24

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT
LINE

COMPONENTS

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
HOLE SNAP RING LH

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
ASSEMBLY LH

FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

FLEXIBLE HOSE
8.0 (82, 71 in.*lbf)

29 (296, 21)

CLIP
49 (500, 36)

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TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
216 (2200, 159)

NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
89 (908, 66)

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque
Non-reusable part
B133188E01

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT ASSEMBLY LH
FRONT DRIVE INNER SHAFT LH INNER SHAFT SNAP RING
TRIPOD JOINT ASSEMBLY
NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

ONE TOUCH CLAMP TYPE
or
FRONT AXLE INBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

HOOK TYPE

INBOARD JOINT BOOT

or

HOOK TYPE

ONE TOUCH CLAMP TYPE

ONE TOUCH
CLAMP TYPE

OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
ONE TOUCH CLAMP TYPE
NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

Supply Parts (Omega Type)
FRONT AXLE INBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

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FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD
JOINT SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

NO. 2 FRONT AXLE
OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH

Non-reusable part
B133189E01

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Supply Parts (Omega Type)
NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD
JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER
SETTING CLAMP
ONE TOUCH
CLAMP TYPE

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH
or

or
HOOK TYPE
INBOARD JOINT BOOT
FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT
BOOT CLAMP RH

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ONE TOUCH CLAMP TYPE
HOOK TYPE
NO. 2 FRONT AXLE
INBOARD JOINT
BOOT RH LAMP

Non-reusable part

or

TRIPOD JOINT ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT
ASSEMBLY RH

FRONT DRIVE INNER SHAFT
RH INNER SHAFT SNAP RING

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
DUST COVER RH

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH
B133197E01

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REMOVAL
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1.

DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
(a) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
drain plug and gasket, and drain the fluid.
(b) Using a socket hexagon wrench, tighten the drain
plug with a new gasket placed inside.
Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

2.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

3.

REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the axle hub nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
• Place SST on the flat part of the nut's recess.
• Do not grind the SST tip with a grinder or
equivalent.
• Unstake the front axle hub nut completely
when removing it.
• Do not damage the front drive shaft LH
threads.
(b) Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub
nut.

4.

REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor
wire and flexible hose clamp from the shock
absorber.

SST

F047428E01

DS

C080291E01

(b) Remove the bolt and front speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Keep both the tip and installation part of the
speed sensor free of foreign matter.

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5.

DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the clip and castle nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09628-00011
NOTICE:
• Do not damage the front disc brake dust
cover.
• Be sure to hang the tie rod end with a string
to prevent SST from dropping.
• Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
• Do not damage the steering knuckle.
• Securely hang SST to the spacer of the
steering knuckle.
• Replace the steering knuckle with a new one
if the spacer comes off the steering knuckle.

6.

DISCONNECT NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
(b) Push down the No. 1 front suspension lower arm
and disconnect the front lower ball joint.

7.

REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the end of the
front drive shaft and disengage the fitting between
the front drive shaft and front axle.
HINT:
If it is difficult to disengage, tap the end of the front
drive shaft LH with a brass bar and hammer.
(b) Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to
remove the front drive shaft from the front axle.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to push the front axle outward
from the vehicle more than necessary to
remove it.
• Be careful not to damage the front axle out
board joint boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
• Hang the drive shaft down with a string or
equivalent.

SST
Hold

Turn
F047429E01

C080293E01

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8.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the front fender apron seal.
(b) Hook the SST claw at position (1) in the illustration
to remove the front drive shaft.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
• Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft
boot.
• Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft.
HINT:
If the front drive shaft cannot be removed at position
(1) in the illustration, hook the SST claw at position
(2) in the illustration in order to remove it.

9.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Remove the front drive shaft RH following the same
procedures as the LH side.

SST

(2)
(1)
F047430E02

SST

F047431E01

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10. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to
the vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the
vehicle with the drive shaft removed. If it is absolutely
necessary to place the vehicle's weight on the hub
bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
11. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Check for noticeable looseness when turning the
joint up and down, left and right, and in the thrust
direction.
(b) Check for cracks, damage or grease leaks on the
joint boot.
NOTICE:
Carry the drive shaft levelly.

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DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1.

REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT
BOOT CLAMP LH
(a) When using a one touch clamp:
Using a flat-head screwdriver, unstake the No. 2
inboard joint boot clamp and separate the No. 2
inboard joint boot clamp.

C067083E01

(b) When using a hook type:
Using needle-nose pliers, unhook and remove the
No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp.

F047432E01

2.

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REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH
CLAMP
(a) When using a one touch clamp:
Using a flat-head screwdriver, separate the inboard
joint boot clamp and separate the inboard joint boot
clamp.

C067084E01

(b) When using a hook type:
Using needle-nose pliers, unhook and remove the
inboard joint boot clamp.

F047433E01

3.

DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Disconnect the inboard joint boot from the inboard
joint.

4.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove grease from the inboard joint.

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(b) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint and outboard
joint.
NOTICE:
Do not make matchmarks with a punch and
hammer.
(c) Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint.
(d) Hold the outboard joint with vise aluminum plates in
between.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

Matchmark

F047434E03

(e) Using a snap ring expander, remove the front drive
inner shaft snap ring.

F046838E01

(f)

Put matchmarks on the tripod joint and outboard
joint.
NOTICE:
Do not make matchmarks with a punch and
hammer.
(g) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the tripod
joint.
NOTICE:
Do not hit the roller position.
(h) Remove the No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp, inboard
joint boot and inboard joint boot clamp.

Matchmark

F047435E03

5.
One Touch Clamp Type

Hook Type

6.

F047436E04

REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER SETTING CLAMP
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when overhauling the RH
side.
(a) When using a one touch clamp:
Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the drive
shaft damper clamp.
(b) When using a hook type:
Using needle-nose pliers, unhook and remove the
drive shaft damper clamp.
(c) Remove the drive shaft damper from the outboard
joint LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH

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7.

REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT
BOOT CLAMP LH
(a) Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the No. 2
outboard joint boot clamp.

8.

REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH
(a) Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the outboard
joint boot clamp.

9.

REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard
joint LH.
(b) Remove grease from the outboard joint.

C063445E01

C063444E01

10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
LH
(a) Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the front
drive shaft hole snap ring.

C057543E01

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11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the front drive
shaft dust cover.
SST 09950-00020
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint.

SST

F047437E02

12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
HINT:
Remove the front drive shaft dust cover RH following the
same procedures as the LH side.
SST 09950-00020

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REASSEMBLY
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1.

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new front drive
shaft dust cover and press it in until it contacts the
end of the inboard joint.
SST 09527-10011
NOTICE:
• Install the front driver shaft dust cover LH in
the correct direction.
• Do not deform the front drive shaft dust cover
LH.

2.

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
HINT:
Install the front drive shaft dust cover RH following the
same procedures as the LH side.
SST 09527-10011

3.

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
LH
(a) Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.

4.

INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Wrap protective tape around the spline of the
outboard joint.
(b) Install the following new parts on the outboard joint
LH in order.
(1) No. 2 outboard joint boot clamp LH
(2) Outboard joint boot
(3) Outboard joint boot clamp LH
(c) Apply grease to the joint of the outboard joint LH
and outboard joint boot.
Standard capacity:
125 to 135 g (4.9 to 5.3 oz.)
(d) Install the outboard joint boot into the outboard joint
groove.
NOTICE:
Do not apply grease in the groove.

SST

F047438E01

5.
Hold
SST

Turn

F047439E01

INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT
BOOT CLAMP LH
(a) Hold the front drive shaft in a vise between 2
aluminum plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Set SST to the No. 2 outboard joint boot clamp and
slightly tighten the SST bolt while pushing the
outboard joint on.
SST 09521-24010
(c) Hold SST and tighten the SST bolt so that the
clearance is within the specified value.
Standard clearance:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less

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NOTICE:
Do not damage the outboard joint.
(d) Remove SST.
(e) Using SST, measure the clearance of the No. 2
outboard joint boot clamp LH.
SST 09240-00020
Standard clearance:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
NOTICE:
If the clearance exceeds the maximum, retighten
it.

SST

F047440E01

6.

Hold
SST

Turn

F047441E01

INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH
(a) Set SST to the outboard joint boot clamp LH and
slightly tighten the SST bolt while pushing the
outboard joint on.
(b) Hold SST and tighten the SST bolt so that the
clearance is within the specified value.
SST 09521-24010
Standard clearance:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
NOTICE:
Do not damage the outboard joint.
(c) Remove SST.
(d) Using SST, measure the clearance of the outboard
joint boot clamp LH.
SST 09240-00020
Standard clearance:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
NOTICE:
If the clearance exceeds the maximum, retighten
it.

SST

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7.
F047442E01

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH
side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

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(a) Install the drive shaft damper to the outboard joint
LH.
Standard distance:
427 +-2.0 mm (16.81 +-0.079 in.)
NOTICE:
Install in the correct direction.

427 +-2.0 mm

F047443E03

8.

INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER SETTING CLAMP
(a) When using a one touch clamp:
Install the drive shaft damper clamp to the drive
shaft damper and stake the drive shaft damper
clamp using a flat-head screwdriver.
(b) When using a hook type:
Using needle-nose pliers, align the concave part
and protrusion of the drive shaft damper clamp in
order to lock it.

9.

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the following new parts on the outboard joint
LH in order.
(1) Inboard joint boot clamp
(2) Inboard joint boot
(3) No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp
(b) Hold the drive shaft in a vise between 2 aluminum
plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(c) Remove the protective tape.

One Touch Clamp Type

Hook Type

A125218E02

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Matchmark
F047445E02

(d) Align the matchmarks and install the tripod joint onto
the outboard joint.
NOTICE:
Face the serration side of the tripod joint
outward and install it to the outboard joint end.
(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, drive the tripod joint
in.
NOTICE:
• Do not hit the roller portion.
• Do not attach any foreign matter on the tripod
joint.
(f)

Using a snap ring expander, install a new front drive
inner shaft snap ring.
(g) Fill grease in the joint of the inboard joint and
outboard joint boot.
Standard capacity:
125 to 135 g (4.9 to 5.3 oz.)

F047446E01

(h) Align the matchmarks and install the inboard joint
onto the outboard joint.
Matchmark

10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Install the inboard joint boot into the inboard joint LH
and outboard joint LH grooves.
NOTICE:
Do not apply grease in the groove.
F047447E02

11. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH
(a) When using a one touch clamp:
Install the No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp LH to the
inboard joint boot and stake the No. 2 inboard joint
boot clamp LH using a flat-head screwdriver.
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the inboard joint boot.

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C081794E01

(b) When using a hook type:
Using needle-nose pliers, align the concave part
with the protrusion of the No. 2 inboard joint boot
clamp LH in order to lock it.
NOTICE:
• Do not scratch the inboard joint boot.
• Do not deform the claw of the hook.

F047448E01

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12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP LH
(a) When using a one touch clamp:
Install the inboard joint boot clamp to the inboard
joint boot and stake the inboard joint boot clamp
using a flat-head screwdriver.
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the inboard joint boot.
C081795E01

(b) When using a hook type:
Using needle-nose pliers, align the concave part
with the protrusion of the No. 2 inboard joint boot
clamp in order to lock it.
NOTICE:
• Do not scratch the inboard joint boot.
• Do not deform the claw of the hook.

F047449E01

13. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Check if the front drive shaft is within the following
dimension.
Standard dimension (A)

(A)
F047450E01

LH

RH

564.3 mm (22.216 in.)

846.3 mm (33.319 in.)

(b) Check for noticeable looseness when turning the
joint up and down, left and right, and in the thrust
direction.
(c) Check for cracks, damage or grease leaks on the
joint boot.
NOTICE:
Carry the front drive shaft LH levelly.

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INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1.

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Apply ATF to the spline of the inboard joint.
(b) Align the spline of the front drive shaft and insert the
front drive shaft using a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
• Face the snap ring cut area downward.
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
• Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft
boot.
HINT:
Judge whether the front drive shaft is securely
driven in or not according to the brass bar reaction
force or sound change.
(c) Install the front fender apron seal.

2.

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Install the front drive shaft dust cover RH following the
same procedures as the LH side.

3.

INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to align
the spline of the front drive shaft with the front axle
and insert.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to push the front axle outward
from the vehicle more than necessary to
remove it.
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
• Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft
LH boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
• Check for any foreign matter on the speed
sensor rotor and insertion part.

4.

CONNECT NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER LH
(a) Push the No. 1 front suspension lower arm
downward, install the front lower ball joint and
tighten the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 89 N*m (908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf)

5.

CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and
install it with the castle nut.
NOTICE:
The clip hole alignment should be done after
tightening the castle nut up to 60°beyond the
torque specification.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install a new clip.

C081127E01

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INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Connect the front speed sensor wire and flexible
hose clamp to the shock absorber with the bolt.
Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)

C080291E01

(b) Install the front speed sensor to the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Do not damage the speed sensor tip when
installing the speed sensor.
• Ensure no foreign object is caught when
tightening the bolt.
• Do not twist the sensor wire when installing
the speed sensor.

G028132E01

C068609E01

7.

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new hub
nut.
Torque: 216 N*m (2,200 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.

8.

INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

9.

ADD TRANSAXLE OIL

10. INSPECT TRANSAXLE OIL (See page HX-130)
11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page SP-3)
12. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page BC219)

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