Removal
When able to replace the wheel side joint boot
1.Remove the front driveshaft.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Front Driveshaft")
2.Remove the reduction gear side joint.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Joint Assembly (Reduction gear Side)")
3.Remove the wheel side joint small diameter (A) and large diameter (B) boot band using a flat-head driver.
4.Remove the wheel side joint boot (A).
• Do not remove the wheel side joint housing (A).
• Reinstall the wheel side joint housing (A) may cause leakage, so replace it with the shaft (B) as an assembly.
When unable to replace the wheel side joint boot
1.Remove the front driveshaft.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Front Driveshaft")
2.Remove the reduction gear side joint.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Joint Assembly (Reduction gear Side)")
3.Replace the wheel side joint assembly (A) and shaft (B).
Special Service Tool
| Tool Name / Number | Illustration | Description |
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Band installer 0K495 - C5000 |
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Used for installing of ear type boot band (Sharing handle with 0K495 - 2W000) |
Installation
When able to replace the wheel side joint boot
• 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.
• When replacing the boot band, it must be a new one.
1.Install the new boot (A) in the direction of the arrow.
2.Apply the specified grease inside the boot.
• Use the grease provided with the joint/boot kit.
• Apply about 50 - 60% grease inside the boot.
• Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
3.Install the wheel side boot (A) into the housing (B).
4.Install the large diameter boot band using SST (0K495 - C5000).
Clearance (A) :2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.
5.Install the small diameter boot band using SST (0K495 - C5000).
Clearance (A) : 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.
• When installing the boot band, align the fastened direction with the wheel side joint large diameter boot band.
• Clean if there is any grease around the boot band after installing.
6.Install the reduction gear side joint.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Joint Assembly (Reduction gear Side)")
7.Install the front driveshaft.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Front Driveshaft")
When unable to replace the wheel side joint boot
• 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.
• When replacing the boot band, it must be a new one.
1.Replace the wheel side joint assembly (A) and shaft (B).
2.Install the reduction gear side joint.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Joint Assembly (Reduction gear Side)")
3.Install the front driveshaft.(Refer to Front Driveshaft Assembly (4WD) - "Front Driveshaft")
Inspection
1.Check the boot for water or foreign objects.
2.Replace any defective parts.
