Joint Assembly (Transaxle Side): Installation

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CAUTION:

When assembling, be careful not to let dust and foreign substances enter.
Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
Boot bands must use the new one.

Install the transaxle side boot (A) and boot band (B) on the driveshaft.

NOTE:

Put the boot band (B) first on the drive shaft before installing the boot (A).

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NOTE:

When installing the boot, seats in the mounting part (A).

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Install the spider assembly (A) on the shaft (B), then press it using a mallet.

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NOTE:

When installing the spider assembly (A), install it in the correct direction.

Installing in the wrong direction can cause secondary quality problems.

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When installing the spider assembly, install it according to the boot shape.

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Install the snap ring (A) using the snap ring pliers.

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NOTE:

When replacing the joint assembly, use the new one provided in the joint kit.
The snap ring must be new.

After installing the snap ring, make sure that there are only 2 - 3 splines in position (A).

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Apply specified grease inside the joint housing (A) and boot (B).

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NOTE:
- Use the grease provided with the joint/boot kit.
- Apply about 70% grease to the housing (A) and about 30% grease to the boot (B).
- Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.

Install the trans axle side joint housing (A).

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NOTE:

When installing the housing, turn the boot to fit each other.

If the shape of housing and boot does not fit, there is a possibility of leakage due to the gap. Be very careful.

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Adjust the air inside the boot to normal as shown below.

Normal	Lack of air	Too much air
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NOTE:

After installing the joint housing, perform air bleeding by pressing it several times until no air is heard.

Install the transaxle side joint large diameter (A) and small diameter (B) boot band.

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Ear type	Hook type	Hook type [Low profile]
SST (0K495-C5000)	SST (09495-39100)	SST (0K495-2W000)
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NOTE:

Install in the following order: large diameter boot band → small diameter boot band.
Installing in the wrong order can cause leaks.

When installing the ear type boot band, check the clearance (A) as shown below.

Clearance (A): 2.0 mm or less.

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When using the low profile hook type boot band, fit the SST tip (B) into the boot band hole (A) as shown below.

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Install the front driveshaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")