Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN 8 (2004)
12. Using a press, remove the bearing from the shaft.
13. Inspect the following parts for damage or wear:
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The wheel drive shaft outboard seal
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The tripod joint spider assembly
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The housing
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The tripod bushing
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The bearing
Assembly Procedure
1. Using a press, install a new bearing.
2. Important: Before installing the boots on the shaft, wrap the splined area of the shaft with vinyl tape to protect them from damage.
Temporarily install the boots and clamps.
3. On the right hand drive shaft, install the dynamic damper.
4. Position the beveled side of tripod axial spline toward the outboard joint.
5. Align the reference marks, then install tripod to the outboard joint shaft.
6. Install a new snap ring.
7. Pack the outboard joint and boot with approximately 135 - 155g (4.8 - 5.5 oz.) of green/blue grease.
8. Pack the inboard joint and boot with approximately 135 - 155g (4.8 - 5.5 oz.) of dark yellow grease.
9. Align the reference marks on inboard joint shaft and outboard joint shaft.
10. Temporarily install the boot to the inboard joint.
11. Install the boots into the grooves on the drive shaft.
12. Measure the right hand drive shaft to ensure that the shaft is at standard length before installing the boot clamps.
Right hand standard drive shaft length for:
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2WD models (1) is 843.3 - 853.3 mm (33.201 - 33.595 inch).
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AWD models (2) the standard length is 855.0 - 865.0 mm (33.661 - 34.055 inch).
13. Measure the left hand drive shaft to ensure that the shaft is at standard length before installing the boot clamps.
Left hand standard drive shaft length for:
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2WD models (3) is 577.3 - 587.3 mm (22.728 - 23.122 inch).
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AWD models (4) the standard length is 566.9 - 576.9 mm (22.319 - 22.713 inch).
14. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Using the J 42572, crimp the small seal retaining clamp.
