Reassembly

DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REASSEMBLY; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure described below is for the LH side.

1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT JOINT BOOT (for LH Side)

(a) Wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape.

NOTICE:
Wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape to protect the boot from scratches.

(b) Install the rear drive shaft joint boot in the specified position, and fill of the specified grease.

Standard grease capacity:

50 to 60g (1.76 to 2.12 oz.)

2. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT JOINT BOOT (for RH Side)

(a) Place the rear drive shaft joint boot at the center of the shaft.

(b) Insert the EDJ cage onto the shaft.

HINT
Insert the EDJ cage with the cutout portion facing the shaft end, since the EDJ cage has an orientation.

3. INSTALL EDJ INNER RACE

(a) Install the EDJ inner race on the shaft and fix the rear drive shaft inboard joint LH shaft snap ring in place using pliers.

HINT
Confirm that the rear drive shaft inboard joint LH shaft snap ring is completely fitted into the shaft groove.

4. INSTALL EDJ CAGE

(a) Install the EDJ cage to EDJ inner race fixed upon the shaft.

HINT
Fit the cage with the protruding section aligned with the track on the EDJ inner race, and turn by a half pitch.

(b) Fill of the specified grease into the inner side of the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH.

Standard grease capacity:

80 to 90 g (2.82 to 3.17 oz)

(c) Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the cage pocket and 8 ball bearings.

(d) Insert the 8 ball bearings into the cage pocket.

(e) Align the rear drive shaft inboard joint track and ball positions, and place the shaft, EDJ inner race, cage and ball bearings in the original positions, and then fix the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH in place.

(f) Install the hole snap ring in the groove on the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH.

HINT
* Assure that the balls, cage and EDJ inner race are completely fitted in the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH.
* Use care not to place the matched position of rear drive shaft inboard joint LH shaft snap ring in the ball groove of rear drive shaft inboard joint.
* Pull the shaft lightly and assure that the hole snap ring is completely fitted in the groove.

(g) NKG814 apply an even coat of the specified grease to the entire inner surface of the boot. Also apply grease to the shaft.

Standard grease capacity:

20 to 30 g (0.71 to 1.06 oz)

(h) Install the rear drive shaft joint boot taking care not to twist it.

HINT
* The inside of the large end of rear drive shaft joint boot and the boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from grease and other substances.
* When installing the rear drive shaft joint boot, position the rear drive shaft inboard joint at center of the stroke.

5. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Apply NKG814 grease to the interior surface of the new rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp.

(b) Mount the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp to the rear drive shaft joint boot, and temporarily bend the lever.

CAUTION:
Make sure that protective gloves are worn during work in order to prevent injury to hands, etc.

NOTICE:
* When temporarily bending the lever, make sure that the band and lever are not twisted.
* In order to prevent breakage of the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp, do not repeatedly bend the lever.

(c) While holding on the lever, fold down the buckles

(d) Using a plastic hammer, tap the buckle to affix.

NOTICE:
* Do not hit the buckle with the plastic hammer excessively hard
* Install the clamp so that the lever does not rise.
* Make sure that the gap between the two buckles is parallel.

6. INSTALL REAR NO.2 DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Install a new rear No. 2 drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp to the rear drive shaft joint boot and temporarily bend the lever.

CAUTION:
Make sure that protective gloves are worn during work in order to prevent injury to hands, etc.

NOTICE:
* When temporarily bending the lever, make sure that the band and lever are not twisted.
* In order to prevent breakage of the rear No. 2 drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp, do not repeatedly bend the lever.

(b) Use water pump pliers to tighten the rear No. 2 drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp, and temporarily fasten.

NOTICE:
* Do not hit the buckle with the plastic hammer excessively hard.
* Affix the lever so that it does not rise.
* Make sure that the gap between the two buckles is parallel.

7. INSTALL REAR NO.2 DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

HINT
Work on the rear No. 2 drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp in the same way as the rear No. 2 drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp.

8. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

HINT
Work on the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp in the same way as the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp.