Disassembly
Drive shafts for models with 3VZ-FE or 1MZ-FE engines
1 – dust cap; 2 – thrust ring; 3 – bearing; 4 – intermediate shaft; 5 – constant velocity joint; 6 – gasket; 7 – retaining ring; 8 – hinge casing; 9 – plate; 10 – protective cover; 11 – protective cover; 12 – GKN type protective cover fastening clamps; 13 – TOYOTA type protective cover mounting clamps; 14 – external constant velocity joint; 15 – stabilizer rod; 16 – lock nut; 17 – cotter pin; 18 – steering rod end; 19 – left drive shaft; 20 – retaining ring; 21 – retaining ring; 22 – intermediate bearing mounting bolt; 23 – right drive shaft; 24 – Front fender protection
A cut rubber hose used to remove a constant velocity joint
1. Remove the clamps securing the protective cover.
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2. Unscrew the 6 bolts securing the inner joint of the drive shaft.
3. Using a brass drift, knock the drive flange off the inner joint of the drive shaft.
4. Separate the drive flange from the drive shaft joint.
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5. Using pliers or a screwdriver, remove the retaining ring securing the constant velocity joint to the drive shaft.
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6. Slide the CV joint boot onto the drive shaft.
7. Using two curved plates and 4 bolts, secure the internal elements of the hinge from falling out of the housing.
8. Install a cut piece of hose 75 mm long (see Fig. Cut rubber hose used to remove constant velocity joint) to the drive shaft to the ball joint.
9. Place the drive shaft with the joint in a vice so that the rubber hose rests on the jaws of the vice.
10. Mark the relative positions of the inner ring of the housing and the outer ring of the joint and, using a copper drift, knock the drive shaft out of the joint.
Examination
1. Clean old grease from the constant velocity joint. Use solvent to clean the joint from traces of old grease. Inspect the joint components for wear and pitting.
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2. Check that the intermediate bearing rotates freely and without binding.
Assembly
Measuring the length of the drive shaft
1. Install new constant velocity joint boots onto the drive shaft.
2. Apply a thin layer of sealant to the mating surface of the hinge housing.
3. Install the casing onto the inner hinge. Align the mounting bolt holes in the casing and inner hinge. Temporarily install the bolts in the holes.
4. Using a plastic hammer and striking in the sequence shown in the illustration, seat the housing onto the inner hinge.
5. Install the inner joint onto the drive shaft according to the marks made earlier.
6. Secure it with a snap ring.
7. Fill the joint with grease.
8. Bolt the drive flange or intermediate shaft to the inner joint.
9. Install the protective cover on the constant velocity joint.
10. Set the required length of the drive shaft, then use a screwdriver to remove air from under the protective boot and secure the protective boots with clamps (see fig. Measuring the length of the drive shaft).