Front Driveshaft Reassembly

Front Driveshaft Reassembly

Front Driveshaft:

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View, as needed, during this procedure.

Inboard Joint Side
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the inboard boot.





2. Install the inboard boot onto the driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the inboard boot.
3. Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of the driveshaft.





4. Install a new circlip (C) into the driveshaft groove. Rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is fully seated.
5. Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) with the high shoulders facing outward, and note these items:
^ Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks (C) you made.
^ Hold the driveshaft pointing up to prevent the rollers from falling off.





6. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft set.





7. 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.





8. Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) on the inboard joint (C), then install the new boot band onto the boot.





9. Repeat step 8 for the band on the other end of the boot, then go to step 10.
10. Install the new set ring (A) into the inboard joint groove (B) of the left driveshaft. The right driveshaft does not have a set ring.





Outboard Joint Side
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the outboard boot.





2. Install the new ear clamp bands (B) and outboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to damage the outboard boot.
3. Install the new stop ring (A) into the driveshaft groove (B).





4. Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B) until the stop ring (C) is closed.





5. To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and joint, and tap them from about 10 cm (4 in.) onto a hard surface. 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.





6. Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) with the outboard joint end (B).





7. Pack the outboard joint (A) with the joint grease included in the new joint boot set.





8. Fit the boot (A) ends onto the driveshaft (B) and outboard joint (C).





9. Adjust the length of the driveshafts to these measurements, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension. Make sure the ends of the boots seat in the groove of the driveshaft and joint. Doing this prevents a vacuum or too much air in the boot, preventing it from compressing or extending properly.





10. Install the new ear clamp band onto the boot.
11. Repeat step 10 for the band on the other end of the boot.