Front Drive Shaft Installation - Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual

SUSPENSION AND AXLE –
(c) Insure that the boot is not stretched or contracted
when the drive shaft is at standard length.
Standard length:
393.9 – 403.9 mm (15.508 – 15.902 in.)
INSTALLATION OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA–46)
1. APPLY MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE LITHIUM BASE
GREASE
Apply molibdenum disulphide lithium base grease to the
outboard joint shaft.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) First insert the outboard joint shaft to the steering
knuckle, and then install it to the side gear shaft.
HINT: Do not damage the boots.
(b) Temporarily install the six nuts.
3. INSTALL SPACER AND SNAP RING
Install the spacer, and using a snap ring expander, install
the snap ring to the outboard joint shaft.
Front Drive Shaft
SA–51