RX 330 AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
SST 09950-00020
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assy.
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Do not overtighten the SST(s).
21. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
a. Using SST(s) and a steel plate, install a new drive shaft dust cover LH
SST 09527-21011
NOTICE:
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Dust cover should be completely installed.
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Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
22. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT LH SHAFT SNAP RING
a. Install a new hole snap ring.
23. INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
HINT: Before installing the boot, wrap the spline of the outboard joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boot from being damaged.
a. Install new outboard joint boot, 2 outboard joint boot clamps, 2 inboard joint boot clamps and inboard joint boot.
b. Make sure that the 2 boots are on the shaft groove.
24. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT LH CLAMP
a. Hold the drive shaft lightly in a soft vise.
b. Install the 2 outboard joint boot clamps to the boot.
HINT: Before installing the clamps, pack the outboard joint and boot with grease in the boot kit.
Grease capacity: 95 to 105 g (3.4 to 3.7 oz.)
c. Place SST(s) onto the outboard joint boot LH clamp.
SST 09521-24010
d. Tighten the SST(s) so that the outboard joint boot LH clamp is pinched.