4A2-4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
1. Boot
2. Snap ring
DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove boot band of differential side joint.
2) Slide boot toward the center of shaft and remove snap ring from
outer race, then take shaft out of outer race.
3) Remove circlip and then cage.
4) Remove inside and outside boots from shaft.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble wheel side joint (outboard joint). If
any malcondition is found in joint, replace it as assem-
bly.
Do not disassemble ball joint of differential side joint.
1. Circlip
If any malcondition is found in ball joint, replace differ-
2. Snap ring plier
ential side joint assembly.
3. Cage
INSPECTION
Check boots for breakage or deterioration. Replace them as nec-
essary.
Check circlip, snap ring and boot bands for breakage or deforma-
tion. Replace as necessary.
CLEANING
Wash disassembled parts (except boots) in degreaser. After
washing, dry parts completely by blowing air.
Clean boots with cloth. DO NOT wash boots in degreaser, such
as gasoline or kerosene, etc..
Washing in degreaser causes deterioration of boot.