Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000016WX00JX
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REASSEMBLY (2008 Sequoia)

REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT DUST SEAL


(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new dust seal to the outboard joint shaft assembly.

SST: 09950-00020

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the dust seal.

2. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER


(a) Using SST, a steel plate and press, press in a new dust cover to the inboard joint shaft.

SST: 09316-20011

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

3. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

(a) Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.

(b) Install the new outboard joint boot to the outboard joint shaft.

(c) Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease from the boot kit.

Standard grease capacity:

234 to 254 g (8.3 to 9.0 oz.)

(d) Install the outboard joint boot into the groove on the outboard joint shaft.

NOTICE:

Keep the groove where you are fitting the boot free of grease.

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

(a) Install the No. 2 outboard joint boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot.


(b) Using SST, pinch the clamp.

SST: 09521-24010

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten SST.

5. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Install the outboard joint boot clamp onto the outboard joint boot.


(b) Using SST, pinch the clamp.

SST: 09521-24010

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten SST.

6. INSPECT AND ADJUST OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP


(a) Using SST, inspect and adjust the clearance of the boot clamps.

SST: 09240-00020

Standard Clearance:

Boot setting clamp

Clearance

Inside

2.8 to 3.8 mm (0.110 to 0.150 in.)

Outside

3.0 to 4.0 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.)

7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT

(a) Wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.

(b) Install the new inboard joint boot to the outboard joint shaft.

8. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT ASSEMBLY


(a) Install the cage to the outboard joint shaft.

NOTICE:

Install the cage with its smaller inner diameter side facing the outboard joint.


(b) Align the matchmarks and install the inner race onto the outboard joint shaft.


(c) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.


(d) Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install the cage to the inner race.


(e) Install the 6 balls.

HINT:

Apply grease onto the balls to keep them from falling out.

(f) Pack the inboard joint shaft and boot with grease from the boot kit.

Standard grease capacity:

388 to 408 g (13.7 to 14.4 oz.)


(g) Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install the inboard joint shaft to the outboard joint shaft.

(h) Install a new snap ring.

9. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT

(a) Install the inboard joint boot into the groove on the outboard joint shaft and inboard joint shaft.

NOTICE:

Keep the groove where you are fitting the boot free of grease.


(b) Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following specifications.

Standard Drive Shaft Length (A):

Drive shaft

Length

LH

804.5 mm (31.67 in.)

RH

842.2 mm (33.16 in.)

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

(a) Install the No. 2 inboard joint boot clamp.

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the outboard side.

11. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Install the inboard joint boot clamp.

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the outboard side.

12. INSPECT AND ADJUST INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Inspect and adjust the clearance of the boot clamps.

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the outboard side.

13. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING


(a) Install a new snap ring onto the inboard joint shaft.

14. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


(a) Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following specifications.

Standard Drive Shaft Length (A):

Drive shaft

Length

LH

804.5 mm (31.67 in.)

RH

842.2 mm (33.16 in.)


(b) Check for noticeable looseness when turning the joint up and down, left and right, and in the thrust direction.

(c) Check for cracks, damage and grease leakage on the boot joint.

NOTICE:

Keep the drive shaft level while moving it.