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Repair procedures: Reassembly

  1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft spline (TJ) to prevent damage to the boots.
  2. Apply grease to the joint boot on the side of the wheel and install the boot.
  3. Install the clamp.
    Fig 1: Installing Clamp
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  4. To install the dynamic damper (A), keep the shaft (B) in a straight line and assemble the dynamic damper with the bands (C).
    Fig 2: Dynamic Damper, Shaft & Bands
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  5. Assemble the transaxle side joint boot and bands.
  6. Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a guide, install the spider assembly (A) and snap ring (B) on the driveshaft splines (C).
    Fig 3: Alignment Marks & Spider Assembly
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    Fig 4: Alignment Marks, Spider Assembly, Snap Ring & Driveshaft Splines
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  7. Add specified grease to the joint boot as much as it was wiped away at inspection.
  8. Install the both boot band.