2. Secure the drive shaft in a vice with soft jaws.
Disassembly
1. Remove the clamps securing the constant velocity joint protective boot.
2. Slide the protective rubber boot onto the drive shaft and remove the three-arm joint from the joint housing.
3. Mark the relative positions of the three-arm joint and the drive shaft to ensure proper reinstallation of the joint onto the shaft.
4. Remove the retaining ring securing the three-arm joint to the drive shaft.
5. Using a hammer and brass drift, knock the three-arm joint off the drive shaft.
6. Remove the protective cover from the drive shaft.
Examination
1. Remove old grease from the inner and outer constant velocity joints. Using a suitable solvent, clean the joints of any remaining grease. Inspect the condition of the constant velocity joint components for wear and pitting.
Assembly
Drive shafts on models with 5S-FE engines
1 – dust cap; 2 – compression ring; 3 – bearing; 4 – intermediate shaft; 5 – clamps for fastening protective covers; 6 – three-arm joint; 7 – protective cover; 8 – protective cover; 9 – retaining ring; 10 – clamps for fastening protective covers; 11 – drive shaft; 12 – anti-roll bar link; 13 – lock nut; 14 – cotter pin; 15 – steering rod end; 16 – left drive shaft; 17 – retaining ring; 18 – retaining ring; 19 – intermediate bearing mounting bolt; 20 – right drive shaft; 21 – Front fender protection
Measuring the length of the drive shaft on models with 5S-FE engines
1. Wrap the splined portion of the drive shaft with tape and install the CV joint boots onto the drive shaft.
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2. Remove the adhesive tape from the drive shaft splines and install the three-arm joint onto the drive shaft and secure it with the retaining ring.
3. Fill the constant velocity joint housing with grease and lubricate the three-arm joint.
4. Install the three-arm joint with the drive shaft into the joint housing.
5. Install the new boot onto the drive shaft so that the boot flange fits into the grooves of the drive shaft.
6. By moving the three-arm joint in the joint housing, set the required length of the drive shaft (see fig. Measuring the length of the drive shaft on models with 5S-FE engines).
7. Using a screwdriver, release the air from under the protective cover.
8. Secure the cover with a clamp.