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DRIV
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
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Install the dust boots.
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Install the dust boot bands.
N
OTE:
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The new boot bands may differ from the
original ones.
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The dust boots should be fastened with the
dust boot bands 3 at the grooves in the joint
shaft.
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3.Check:
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Free play (thrust movement)
Excessive play → Replace the joint
assembly.
ASSEMBLING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
1.Measure:
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Gear lash
Refer to “MEASURING AND ADJUSTING
THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LASH”.
2.Install:
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Gear motor
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Servomotor installation steps:
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Make sure that the gear motor and shift fork
sliding gear are in the 2WD position.
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While aligning the gear motor stopper a with
the differential gear case boss b, mesh the
pinion gear (gear motor) and shift fork sliding
gear together.
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Push the gear motor into the differential gear
case.
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Rotate the gear motor counterclockwise until
it lines up with the gear motor mounting hole.
N
OTE:
When the gear motor is in this position, the
spring inside the gear motor has been
preloaded for positive engagement.
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Install the gear motor bolts.
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Fill the differential with the specified grade
and quantity of oil.
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