Repair Procedures: Reassembly
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- Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (VTJ. side) to prevent damage to the boots.
- Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the BJ boots.
- Install the bands to both BJ boots.
- To reassemble the dynamic damper (A), keeping the shaft (B) in the straight line. Tighten the dynamic damper (A) with dynamic damper band (C), as shown in illustration.
- Install the VTJ boot bands and VTJ boot.
- Install the spider assembly (A) and the circlip (E) to the spline (C) on the driveshaft.
At this time align the marks (D) each other.
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- Install the clip to the VTJ case (B).
- Add the specified grease to the VTJ as mush as wiped away at inspection.
- Install the VTJ boots.
- Install the bands to both VTJ boots.
- Using the SST (09495-3K000), secure the boot bands.
Clearance (A) : 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) or less
- To control the air in the VTJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
BOOT BANDS DISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Distance (A) | LH side | RH side |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 2.0/2.4 AT 2WD (mm) | 536.6 +26.8/-20.2 | 827.5 +26.8/-20.2 |
| Gasoline 2.0/2.4 AT 4WD (mm) | 531.6 +26.8/-20.2 | 511.4 +26.8/-20.2 |
| Gasoline 2.0 MT 2WD (mm) | 557.9 +26.8/-20.2 | 835.7 +26.8/-20.2 |
| Gasoline 2.0 MT 4WD (mm) | 511.4 +26.8/-20.2 | |
| Gasoline 2.4 MT 2WD (mm) | 542.0 +26.8/-20.2 | 855.4 +26.8/-20.2 |
| Gasoline 2.4 MT 4WD (mm) | 511.4 +26.8/-20.2 |