ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2007)
(a)
Hold the drive shaft lightly in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the 2 inboard joint boot clamps onto the boot.
(c)
Place SST onto the inboard joint boot clamp.
SST 09521-24010
(d) Tighten the SST so that the inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the SST.
(e)
Using SST, measure the clearance of the inboard joint boot clamp.
SST 09240-00020
Clearance: 0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.0197 to 0.0591 in.)
NOTICE: If the measured value is greater than the specified value, retighten the clamp.
13. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a)
Hold the inboard joint shaft assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp onto the boot.
(c)
Place SST onto the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
SST 09521-24010
(d) Tighten the SST so that the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp is pinched.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the SST.