Contents: Inner hinge ⇊ External hinge ⇊
Disassembly and assembly of front drive shafts (left-hand drive models).
1 - retaining ring,
2 - outer race of the inner joint,
3 - roller,
4 - internal hinge,
5 - clamp (type 1),
6 - clamp, (type 2),
7 - inner hinge cover,
8 - dynamic damper,
9 - drive shaft,
10 - outer hinge cover,
11 - outer hinge.
Inner hinge
1. Remove the retaining ring (B) from the inner joint shaft (A).
2. Remove the boot clamp. To remove the clamp, follow these steps:.
Caution: Do not damage the cover and dynamic damper.
(Welding Clamp) Using wire cutters, cut the clamp (A).
(Clamp type 1)
Bend up the protruding part (C) of the clamp (B) and press on the lock (D).
(Clamp type 2)
Squeeze the clamp (E) with pliers (F) as shown in the figure.
3. Apply marks (C) to the rollers (B) of the joint and the outer race of the inner joint (A). Wrap the outer race with a rag (D) and remove it.
Note: Apply marks so that the position of the rollers relative to the outer race of the joint can be clearly identified.
Caution: When removing the sleeve, be careful not to drop the hinge rollers.
4. Remove the retaining ring (A).
5. Place marks (D) on the rollers (B) and the inner joint (C). Then remove the rollers.
6. Place marks (F) on the inner joint (C) and drive shaft (E).
7. Apply protective tape (A) to the splines of the drive shaft. Remove the boot and dynamic damper.
Caution: Do not damage the cover and dynamic damper.
Left-hand drive models with manual transmission
Except for left-hand drive models with manual transmission
External hinge
1. Using a slotted screwdriver, bend back the clamp tabs (A) and remove the clamp (B).
2. Remove the outer hinge cover (A).
3. Remove grease from the drive shaft (A) and outer joint (B).
4. Using the ruler (C), make a mark (D) as shown in the figure above.
5. Cover the drive shaft (A) with a rag (B) and clamp it in a vice (C).
6. Using the special tool, remove the outer joint (D) from the drive shaft.
7. Remove the retaining ring (B) from the drive shaft (A).
8. Wind the protective tape (A) around the splines of the drive shaft.
9. Remove the outer hinge cover (B),
10. Remove the protective tape.