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Repair Procedures: 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.
  1. Install the transaxle side boot (A) and boot band (B) on the driveshaft.
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    NOTE: Put the boot band (B) first on the drive shaft before installing the boot (A).
  2. Install the spider assembly (A) on the shaft (B), then press it using a mallet.
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    NOTE:
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    • When installing the spider assembly (A), install it in the correct direction.
    • Installing in the wrong direction can cause secondary quality problems.
  3. 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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  4. Install the transaxle side joint boot (A) in the correct position.
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    NOTE:
    • When installing boot (A), make sure the boot fits into the groove (B).
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    • When installing the spider assembly, fit the assembly to the boot shape.
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  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Adjust the air inside the boot to normal as shown below.
    Normal Lack of air Too much air
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  8. Install the transaxle side joint large diameter (A) and small diameter (B) boot band.
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    Information 

    Use the right tool for each type of boot band as shown in the table below.

    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 (A) → small diameter boot band (B).
    • Installing in the wrong order can cause leaks.
    • When installing the boot band, align the fastened direction with the wheel side joint boot band.
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    • When installing the ear type boot band, check the clearance (A) as shown below.

      Clearance (A):  2.0 mm (0.078 in.) (0.078 in.) 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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  9. Install the front drive shaft.

    (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

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