Front Drive Shaft Assembly
ASSEMBLYNOTE: Use specified grease.
AC side: HTB-J (Part No. 28395SA010)
AAR side: One Luber C (Part No. 28395SA000
1. Place the AC boot and small boot band on AC side of shaft.
NOTE: Be sure to wrap the shaft splines with vinyl tape to prevent boot from scratches.
2. Place the drive shaft in a vise.
NOTE: Do not place the drive shaft directly in the vise; use wooden blocks.
3. Apply a coat of specified grease [80 to 85 g (2.82 to 3.0 oz)] to AC.
4. Apply an even coat of specified grease [20 to 30 g (0.71 to 1.06 oz)] to the entire inner surface of boot. Also apply grease to the shaft.
NOTE: The inside of the larger end of AC boot and boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from grease and other substances.
5. Install the boot projecting portion to AC groove.
6. Set the large boot band in place.
NOTE: Make sure to recognize the position of retainer.
7. Install the boot projecting portion to shaft groove.
8. Tighten the boot bands using ST, torque wrench and socket flex handle.
ST 28099AC000 BOOT BAND PLIER
Caulked portion clearance of boot band:
Large boot band 1.3 mm (0.051 inch) or more
Small boot band 1.3 mm (0.051 inch) or more
9. Fit the AAR boot and retainer to shaft, and then position to center of shaft.
10. Align the alignment marks, and then install the trunnion shaft
11. Fill 100 to 110 g (3.53 to 3.88 oz) of specified grease into the interior of AAR outer race.
12. Apply a coat of specified grease to the free ring and trunnion.
13. Align the alignment marks on shaft and outer race, and then install the outer race.
14. Apply an even coat of the specified grease 30 to 40 g (1.06 to 1.41 oz) to the entire inner surface of boot.
15. Install the AAR boot taking care not to twist it.
NOTE:
^ The inside of the larger end of AAR boot and boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from grease and other substances.
^ When installing the AAR boot, position the outer race of AAR at center of its travel.
16. Install a new large boot band and small boot band in specified position.
17. Using the ST, torque wrench and socket flex handle, tighten the boot band.
ST 28099AC000 BOOT BAND PLIERS
Caulked portion clearance of boot band:
Large boot band 1 mm (O.04 inch) or less
Small boot band 1 mm (0.04 inch) or less
18. Extend and retract the AAR to provide equal grease coating.