DRIVELINE/AXLE 03

SECTION

Toc of SCT PROCEDURES . . . 03-10

GENERAL DRIVE SHAFT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-13
FRONT AXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-11 TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . 03-50
REAR AXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-12 SERVICE TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . 03-60
Toc of SCT
03–10 GENERAL PROCEDURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT
AND REAR AXLES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–10–1

End of Toc
GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES)
DPE031000000W01
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening
torque.

Tightening torque
88.2—117.6 N·m {9.00—11.99 kgf·m, 65.06—86.73 ft·lbf}

Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. (See 03
01–17A–1 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].) (See 01–17B–1 BATTERY REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the
installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified
torque.
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03–10–1
 FRONT AXLE

03–11 FRONT AXLE

FRONT AXLE LOCATION INDEX. . . . . . 03–11–1 WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–2
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–1 WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–2

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FRONT AXLE LOCATION INDEX
DPE031104000W01

03

B3E0311W001

1 Wheel hub, steering knuckle

(See 03–11–2 WHEEL HUB, STEERING
KNUCKLE INSPECTION.)
(See 03–11–1 FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT.)
(See 03–11–2 WHEEL HUB, STEERING
KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
DPE031104000W02
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate.
2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as
shown in the figure.
3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.

49 T028 3A0
D3U312ZSI001

03–11–1
 FRONT AXLE
4. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized
washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as HUB BOLT
shown in the figure.
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WHEEL NUT
BRASS BAR WHEEL NUT WASHER

CHU0311W005

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION

DPE031104060W01
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as
shown in the figure and measure the wheel
bearing axial excessive play.
• If it exceeds the maximum specification,
replace the wheel hub bearing.

Maximum wheel bearing play

0.05 mm {0.002 in}

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B3E0311W002

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

DPE031104060W02

Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing
the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix
the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing
the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See 02–11–2 FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT.)

03–11–2
 FRONT AXLE

14 10
R
SST
13 1
R 4 6 N•m
R {41 61 kgf•cm,
12 36 53 in•lbf}
SST
11 42.3 60.1 2
{4.32 6.12,
31.2 44.3}
9

R SST
37.2 50.4
15 SST {3.80 5.13, 7
27.3 37.1}
R
43.1 58.8
53.9 73.5 {4.40 5.99,
{5.50 7.49, 31.8 43.3}
39.8 54.2}
6 R
SST
78.5 102
{8.01 10.4, 5
57.9 75.2}
03

8
4
7 10 N•m 235.2 274.4 R
{72 101 kgf•cm, {23.99 27.98,
62 88 in•lbf} 173.5 202.3} 3
N•m {kgf•m, ft•Ibf}

DPE311ZW1001

1 ABS wheel-speed sensor connector 10 Wheel hub, steering knuckle component

2 ABS wheel-speed sensor (See 03–11–4 Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle
Component Removal Note.)
3 Locknut
(See 03–11–7 Locknut Installation Note.) 11 Wheel hub component
(See 03–11–7 Locknut Installation Note.) (See 03–11–4 Wheel Hub Component Removal
Note.)
4 Brake caliper component (See 03–11–6 Wheel Hub Component Installation
(See 03–11–4 Brake Caliper Removal Note.) Note.)
5 Disc plate 12 Retaining clip
(See 04–11–19 FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.) 13 Wheel bearing
(See 03–11–5 Wheel Bearing Removal Note.)
6 Dust cover (European (L.H.D., UK) specs.) (See 03–11–6 Wheel Bearing Installation Note.)
7 Tie-rod end ball joint 14 Steering knuckle
(See 02–13–11 FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 15 Hub bolt
(See 03–11–5 Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.)
8 Front lower arm ball joint (See 03–11–6 Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)
9 Stabilizer control link upper nut

03–11–3
 FRONT AXLE
Locknut Removal Note
1. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward
using a small chisel and a hummer.
2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
3. Remove the locknut.

A6E6321W001

Brake Caliper Removal Note

1. Remove the brake caliper component from the
steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way
using a cable.

B3E0311W004

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Component Removal Note

1. Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub,
steering knuckle component by tapping the upper
part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.

B3E0311W500

Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel hub component using the
SSTs.
49 G033 102

49 G033 105

49 F026 103

CPJ311ZWB004

03–11–4
 FRONT AXLE
2. If the bearing inner race remains on the wheel
hub component, use a chisel to secure a
sufficient space for installing the SST between
wheel hub component and bearing inner race.

DPE311ZW999

3. Remove the bearing inner race using the SSTs.

49 G033 102

49 G033 105

49 H027 002

CPJ311ZWB007

03
Wheel Bearing Removal Note
1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.

49 G033 102

49 G033 106

49 F026 103

CPJ311ZWB002

Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note
• The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.

1. Remove the hub bolt using a press.

A6E6312W003

03–11–5
 FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
1. Install the new hub bolt using a press.

A6E6312W004

Wheel Bearing Installation Note

Caution
• Install the wheel bearing with the ABS
encoder facing inside of the vehicle.

ABS ENCODER

OUTSIDE INSIDE
OF THE OF THE
VEHICLE VEHICLE

DPE311ZW1002

1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.

49 F027 003
49 F027 004

WHEEL
BEARING

49 H034 201
DPE311ZW1003

Wheel Hub Component Installation Note

1. Install the wheel hub component so that there is
no clearance between the wheel hub and the 49 G033 102 49 G033 102
bearing using the SSTs.

49 G033 105

49 8038 785A
CPJ311ZWB005

03–11–6
 FRONT AXLE
Locknut Installation Note
1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.
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DPE312ZW1004

03

03–11–7
 REAR AXLE

03–12 REAR AXLE

REAR AXLE LOCATION INDEX . . . . . . . 03–12–1 WHEEL HUB COMPONENT
REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–12–2
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–12–1 WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–12–2

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REAR AXLE LOCATION INDEX
DPE031205000W01

1
03

B3E0312W001

1 Wheel hub component

(See 03–12–2 WHEEL HUB COMPONENT
INSPECTION.)
(See 03–12–1 REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT.)
(See 03–12–2 WHEEL HUB COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
DPE031205000W02
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate.
2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as
shown in the figure.
3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.

49 T028 3A0
D3U312ZSI001

03–12–1
 REAR AXLE
4. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized
washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as HUB BOLT
shown in the figure.
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WHEEL NUT
BRASS BAR WHEEL NUT WASHER

CHU0311W005

WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSPECTION

DPE031205060W01
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as
shown in the figure and measure the wheel
bearing axial excessive play.
• If it exceeds the maximum specification,
replace the wheel hub component.

Maximum wheel bearing play

0.05 mm {0.002 in}

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B3E0312W002

WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

DPE031205060W02

Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing
the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (body side) and fix
the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing
the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

03–12–2
 REAR AXLE

59.5—76.0
3 {6.07—7.74,
43.9—56.0}

5 1
4
2

49.0—65.6
{5.00—6.68, 4—6 N·m
36.2—48.3} {41—61 kgf·cm,
36—53 in·lbf}

7 6

R 9
SST

03
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

D3E312SI2001

1 ABS wheel-speed sensor connector 6 Disc plate

2 ABS wheel-speed sensor 7 Wheel hub component
3 Parking brake cable 8 Dust cover
4 Brake hose 9 Wheel hub bolt
5 Brake caliper component (See 03–11–5 Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.)
(See 03–12–3 Brake Caliper Component Removal (See 03–11–6 Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)
Note.)

Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

1. Remove the brake caliper component from the trailing link and suspend it out of the way using a cable.
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03–12–3
 DRIVE SHAFT

03–13 DRIVE SHAFT

DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX . . . . . 03–13–1 JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/
JOINT SHAFT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . 03–13–1 ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–13–5
JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION DRIVE SHAFT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . 03–13–7
[L8, LF] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–13–2 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/
JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–13–7
(RF Turbo)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–13–3 DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/
ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–13–10

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DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX
DPE031325500W01

MZR-CD (RF Turbo)

1 03
L8, LF

DPE313ZW1001

1 Joint shaft 2 Drive shaft

(See 03–13–1 JOINT SHAFT INSPECTION.) (See 03–13–7 DRIVE SHAFT INSPECTION.)
(See 03–13–2 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/ (See 03–13–7 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION [L8, LF].) INSTALLATION.)
(See 03–13–3 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/ (See 03–13–10 DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT)
INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
(See 03–13–5 JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/
ASSEMBLY.)

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JOINT SHAFT INSPECTION
DPE031325700W01
1. Verify that there is no torsion or cracks on the joint shaft.
• If there is any malfunction, replace the joint shaft.

03–13–1
 DRIVE SHAFT
2. Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the
bearing rotates smoothly.
• If there is any malfunction, replace the joint
shaft.
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B3E0313W500

JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF]

DPE031325700W02

Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing
the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an
appropriate place where the sensor wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake while servicing
the vehicle.

1. Drain the transaxle oil. (See 05–15–2 TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G35M-R]) (See 05–17–9
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL].)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. .

42 62
{4.3 6.3, 31 45}
42 62
{4.3 6.3, 6
31 45}

3
42.3 60.1
{4.32 6.12, 1
31.2 44.3}
42 62
{4.3 6.3,
37.2 50.4 31 45}
{3.80 5.13,
27.5 37.1}
R 5 SST

SST
2
7
R

43.1 58.8
{4.40 5.99,
31.8 43.3}

4
N•m {kgf•m, ft•Ibf}

DPE313ZW1002

1 ABS wheel-speed sensor connector 4 Front lower arm ball joint

2 Tie-rod end ball joint 5 Joint shaft
(See 06-14–11 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (See 03–13–3 Joint Shaft Removal Note.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 6 Clip
3 Stabilizer control link upper nut (See 03–13–3 Clip Installation Note.)

03–13–2
 DRIVE SHAFT
Joint Shaft Removal Note
1. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint
shaft by tapping the transaxle side outer ring with
a brass bar and hammer.
2. Disconnect the joint shaft bracket from the
cylinder block and remove the joint shaft.

Caution
• The sharp edges of the joint shaft can
slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful
when removing the joint shaft from the
transaxle.
B3E0313W002

3. Install the SST to the transaxle after the joint shaft

is removed. 49 G030 455

DPE313ZW1003
03
Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new joint shaft clip to the clip groove at the end of the joint shaft with the clip opening facing upward
and the clip width within the specification.
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter.
• If it exceeds the specification, repeat installation using a new clip.

Standard
31.2 mm {1.23 in} or less
CLIP
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OPENING

OUTER
DIAMETER

B3E0313W003

JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF TURBO)]

DPE031325700W03

Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing
the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an
appropriate place where the sensor wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake while servicing
the vehicle.

1. Drain the transaxle oil. (See 05–15–2 TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G35M-R].)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

03–13–3
 DRIVE SHAFT
3. Install in the reverse order of removal..

42—62
{4.3—6.3,
3 31—45}
42.3—60.1
{4.32—6.12, 1
31.2—44.3}
R
37.2—50.4 6
{3.80—5.13,
27.5—37.1}
R 5 SST

SST
2

43.1—58.8
{4.40—5.99,
31.8—43.3}

4
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

DPE313ZW1004

1 ABS wheel-speed sensor connector 4 Front lower arm ball joint

2 Tie-rod end ball joint 5 Joint shaft
(See 02–13–11 FRONT CROSSMEMBER (See 03–13–4 Joint Shaft Removal Note.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 6 Clip
3 Stabilizer control link upper nut (See 03–13–4 Clip Installation Note.)

Joint Shaft Removal Note

1. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint
shaft by tapping the transaxle side outer ring with
a brass bar and hammer.
2. Remove the joint shaft.

Caution
• The sharp edges of the joint shaft can
slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful
when removing the joint shaft from the
transaxle.

B3E0313W002

Clip Installation Note

1. Install a new joint shaft clip to the clip groove at the end of the joint shaft with the clip opening facing upward
and the clip width within the specification.
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter.
• If it exceeds the specification, repeat installation using a new clip.

03–13–4
 DRIVE SHAFT

Standard
31.2 mm {1.23 in} or less
CLIP
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OPENING

OUTER
DIAMETER

B3E0313W003

JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

DPE031325700W04
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. .

5 R
SST
L8, LF 2
GREASE
R
SST
3

4 03
SST
R
1
GREASE

SST

MZR-CD (RF Turbo)

DPE313ZW1013

1 Joint shaft 3 Dust seal (LH)

(See 03–13–6 Joint Shaft Disassembly Note.) (See 03–13–7 Dust Seal (LH) Assembly Note.)
(See 03–13–7 Joint Shaft Assembly Note.) 4 Dust seal (RH)
2 Bearing (See 03–13–6 Dust Seal (RH) Assembly Note.)
(See 03–13–6 Bearing Disassembly Note.) 5 Bearing housing component (L8, LF), Bracket
(See 03–13–7 Bearing Assembly Note.) (MZR-CD))

03–13–5
 DRIVE SHAFT
Joint Shaft Disassembly Note
1. Remove the joint shaft using the SST.

BAR

49 H034 201

DPE313ZW1005

Bearing Disassembly Note

1. Remove the bearing and the dust seal (RH/LH)
using the SSTs.
49 B014 001

49 H034 201

DPE313ZW1014

2. If the bearing remains on the joint shaft, set the

SST and joint shaft to the press.
49 H027 002

B3E0313W503

Dust Seal (RH) Assembly Note

1. Apply grease to a new dust seal lip.
2. Install the dust seal (RH) using the SSTs.

49 F027 003

49 B025 004

CPJ313ZWB008

03–13–6
 DRIVE SHAFT
Bearing Assembly Note
1. Install a new bearing using the SSTs.

49 F027 003
49 F027 005

49 S231 626

CPJ313ZWB009

Dust Seal (LH) Assembly Note

1. Apply grease to a new dust seal lip.
2. Install a new dust seal (LH) using the steel plate
and the SSTs.
STEEL PLATE

49 W027 003

49 S231 626 03

DPE313ZW1010

Joint Shaft Assembly Note

1. Press fit the joint shaft using the SST and a press.
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JOINT SHFAT

49 S231 626

DPE313ZW1011

DRIVE SHAFT INSPECTION

DPE031325501W01
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
• If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace
the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
• If there is any malfunction, replace the
applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and
right by hand and verify that there is no excessive
play.
• If there is any malfunction, replace the
applicable part.
End Of Sie B3E0313W501

DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

DPE031325501W02

Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing
the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix
03–13–7
 DRIVE SHAFT
the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing
the vehicle.

1. Drain the transaxle oil. (See 05–15–2 TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G35M-R].) (See 05–17–9
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL].)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
.

7 R 42.3—60.1
{4.32—6.12,
31.2—44.3}
4
1
R
37.2—50.4
{3.80—5.13,
27.3—37.1}

6
6 SST

3 SST
43.1—58.8
{4.40—5.99,
31.8—43.3}

5 2 R
235.2—274.4
{23.99—27.98,
173.5—202.3}

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

DPE313ZW1012

1 ABS wheel-speed sensor connector 4 Stabilizer control link upper nut

2 Locknut 5 Front lower arm ball joint
(See 03–11–2 WHEEL HUB, STEERING 6 Drive shaft
KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See 03–13–8 Drive Shaft Removal Note.)
3 Tie-rod end ball joint (See 03–13–9 Drive Shaft Installation Note.)
(See 02–13–11 FRONT CROSSMEMBER 7 Clip
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See 03–13–9 Clip Installation Note.)

Drive Shaft Removal Note

1. Install a spare bolt onto the drive shaft.
2. Tap the bolt with a copper hammer and separate
the drive shaft from the axle.
3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

B3E0313W502

03–13–8
 DRIVE SHAFT
4. Separate the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle
by prying with a bar inserted between the outer
ring and the transaxle.

Caution
• Be careful not to damage the transaxle oil
seal with the bar.

ADJ6316W017

5. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint

shaft by tapping the transaxle side outer ring with
a brass bar and hammer.

Caution
• The sharp edges of the drive shaft can
slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful
when removing the drive shaft from the
transaxle.

B3E0313W002

6. Install the SSTs to the transaxle after the drive 03

shaft is removed. 49 G030 455

DPE313ZW1003

Clip Installation Note

1. Install a new drive shaft clip to the clip groove at
the end of the drive shaft with the clip opening
facing upward and the clip width within the
CLIP
specification.
OPENING
Standard
L8 and LF: 31.2 mm {1.23 in}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo): 33.2 mm {1.31 in}
OUTER
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. DIAMETER
• If it exceeds the specification, repeat
installation using a new clip.
B3E0213W030

Drive Shaft Installation Note

Left side

Caution
• The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the
drive shaft from the transaxle.

1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.

03–13–9
 DRIVE SHAFT
3. Install the drive shaft to the transaxle.
4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring
forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely
held by the clip.

ADJ6316W018

Right side
1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft. (See 03–13–3 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF
Turbo)].)
2. Insert the drive shaft to the wheel hub.
3. Insert the drive shaft to the joint shaft.
4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the
clip.
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DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
DPE031325501W03
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. .

SST 1
R
GREASE

6 R
GREASE

R
1 SST
R SST
1
R
7

RIGHT SIDE
5
GREASE

R
6
2
R
R 4
3

B3E0313W008

1 Boot band (wheel side, transaxle side: smaller 4 Snap ring

diameter) (See 03–13–11 Snap Ring, Tripod Joint
(See 03–13–11 Boot Band (Wheel Side, Transaxle Disassembly Note.)
Side: Smaller Diameter) Disassembly Note.) (See 03–13–12 Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly
(See 03–13–14 Boot Band (Wheel Side, Transaxle Note.)
Side Smaller Diameter) Assembly Note.) 5 Tripod joint
2 Boot band (transaxle side larger diameter) (See 03–13–11 Snap Ring, Tripod Joint
(See 03–13–11 Boot Band (Transaxle Side Larger Disassembly Note.)
Diameter) Disassembly Note.) (See 03–13–12 Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly
(See 03–13–14 Boot Band (Transaxle Side Larger Note.)
Diameter) Assembly Note.) 6 Boot
3 Outer ring (See 03–13–12 Boot Disassembly Note.)
(See 03–13–11 Outer Ring Disassembly Note.) (See 03–13–12 Boot Assembly Note.)
(See 03–13–13 Outer Ring Assembly Note.) 7 Shaft and ball joint component

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Boot Band (Wheel Side, Transaxle Side: Smaller Diameter) Disassembly Note

Note
• Remove the boot band only if there is a malfunction.

1. Remove the boot band using end clamp pliers.

A6E6316W004

Boot Band (Transaxle Side Larger Diameter) Disassembly Note

1. Pry up the boot band at the points indicated in the
figure using pliers and remove the band.

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ADJ6316W032

Outer Ring Disassembly Note

1. Secure the driveshaft using a vise.

CPJ313ZWB013

2. Tap the outer ring slightly by using a hummer and

urethan bar or equivalent, and remove the outer
ring from the drive shaft. URETHAN BAR
OR EQUIVALENT
Caution
• Do not damage the roller.

DPE313ZW1015

Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly Note

1. Place an alignment mark on the shaft and tripod joint.

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 DRIVE SHAFT
2. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
3. Remove the tripod joint from the shaft.

Caution
• Do not tap the tripod joint with a hammer.

MARK

ADA6316W023

Boot Disassembly Note

Note
• Remove the wheel side boot only if there is any malfunction.

1. Wrap the shaft splines with tape.

2. Remove the boot.

TAPE
ADA6316W024

Boot Assembly Note

Note
• The boot shapes on the wheel side and the differential side are different. Do not install the wrong boot by
mistake.

1. Fill the inside of the new dust boot (wheel side) with grease.

Caution
• Do not touch the grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from
entering the boot.

Grease amount
95—115 g {3.36—4.05 oz}

2. Install the boot with the drive shaft spline still wrapped with vinyl tape.
3. Remove the vinyl tape.

Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note

1. While aligning the marks on the shaft and the
tripod joint, insert the tripod joint using a bar and
a hammer. MARK

Caution
• Do not tap the roller with a hammer.

2. Insert a new snap ring using snap ring pliers.

Caution
• Be sure the snap ring engages correctly
in the groove of the shaft.
ADA6316W026

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 DRIVE SHAFT
Outer Ring Assembly Note
1. Fill the outer ring and boot (transaxle side) with the specified grease.

Caution
• Do not touch the grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from
entering the boot.

Grease amount
L8 (RH): 140—145 g {4.95—5.11 oz}
L8 (LH): 153—167 g {5.41—5.89 oz}
LF (MTX/LH): 153—167 g {5.41—5.89 oz}
LF (ATX): 139—153 g {4.91—5.40 oz}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) (RH): 140—145 g {4.95—5.11 oz}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) (LH): 153—167 g {5.41—5.89 oz}

2. Secure the outer ring using a vise.

Caution
• Do not damage or deform the oil seal.

CPJ313ZWB015
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3. Align the roller with the outer ring, tap the roller
slightly using a hummer and urethan bar or
equivalent, and install the drive shaft to the outer
ring with keeping the drive shaft verticality.

URETHAN BAR
OR EQUIVALENT

DPE313ZW1016

4. Release any trapped air from the boots by

carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with
a cloth wrapped screwdriver.

Caution
• Do not let the grease leak.
• Do not damage the boot.

Drive shaft standard length

L8 (LH) and LF (MTX, LH): 659.04 mm
{25.946 in}
L8 (RH): 610.02 mm {24.016 in}
A6E6316W007
LF (ATX, LH): 646.86 mm {25.467 in}
LF (ATX, RH): 575.23 mm {22.647 in}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) (LH): 610.37 mm {24.030 in}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) (RH): 571.95 mm {22.518 in}

5. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the specification under atmospheric pressure inside the boot.
• If not within the specification, repeat from Step 4.

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 DRIVE SHAFT
Boot Band (Transaxle Side Larger Diameter) Assembly Note
1. Pry up the boot band at the points indicated in the
figure using pliers and tighten the boot band.

Caution
• Verify that the boot band is installed
securely to the boot slot.

ADJ6316W033

Boot Band (Wheel Side, Transaxle Side Smaller Diameter) Assembly Note
1. Adjust opening width A by turning the adjusting
bolt of the SST.

Standard A ADJUSTING BOLT

1.6 mm {0.063 in} A

49 T025 001

ADA6316W027

2. Crimp the wheel side small boot band completely

closed so there is no gap using the SST.
3. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from
the boot band installation area.
• If the boot band protrudes from the boot band
installation area, replace the boot band and
repeat Step 2. 49 T025 001
4. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
5. Adjust opening width A of the SST to the
specification.

Standard A
ADJ6316W035
2.0 mm {0.079 in}

6. Crimp the wheel side large boot band completely closed so there is no gap using the SST.
7. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.
• If the boot band protrudes from the boot band installation area, replace the boot band and repeat Step 6.
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DRIVELINE/AXLE TECHNICAL DATA
DPE035000000W01

Item Specification
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}
L8 (LH) and LF (MTX, LH): 659.04 mm {25.946 in}
L8 (RH): 610.02 mm {24.016 in}
LF (ATX, LH): 646.86 mm {25.467 in}
Drive shaft standard length
LF (ATX, RH): 575.23 mm {22.647 in}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) (LH): 610.37 mm {24.030 in}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) (RH): 571.95 mm {22.518 in}

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03–60 SERVICE TOOLS

DRIVELINE/AXLE SST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–60–1

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DRIVELINE/AXLE SST
DPE036000000W01

49 G030 455 49 T028 3A0 49 G033 102

Diff. side gear Ball joint puller Handle

holder set

49 G030 105 49 H027 002 49 H034 201

Attachment Bearing Support block

remover

49 B014 001 49 B025 004 49 F027 003

Oil seal installer Dust seal Handle

installer
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49 T025 001 49 S231 626 49 W027 003

Boot clamp Support block Bearing installer

crimper

49 F027 005 49 F026 103 49 G033 106

Attachment ø62 Wheel hub Attachment

puller

49 8038 785A 49 F027 004

Dust boot Attachment ø80

installer
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