NOTE: Be careful not to damage the outboard joint threads and the wheel speed sensor.
7.
Inboard Joint - Disconnect (Both Sides)
Left driveshaft
1.
Pry the inboard joint (A) using a pry bar.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.
2.
Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
Right driveshaft
1.
Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer.
2.
Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out.
8.
Set Ring - Remove
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Detailed information, notes, and precautions
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
Replace
Engine oil
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Intermediate shaft
1.
Set Ring - Install
2.
Inboard Joint - Connect (Both Sides)
Right driveshaft
1.
Apply 2.0?3.0 g (0.071?0.106 oz) of UM246 (P/N 41211-PY5-305) to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft.
2.
After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2?3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.
3.
Left driveshaft: Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, then dry them with compressed air.
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
4.
Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or the intermediate shaft (C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).
NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.
3.
Outboard Joint - Connect
1.
Apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of molybdenum grease to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
NOTE: The paste helps prevent noise and vibration.
