Celica Supra L6-3.0L DOHC (7M-GE) (1986)
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d. Check boots for damage.
Fig. 11 Exploded view of rear axle shaft. Late 1986-88 Supra
2.
Remove inboard boot clamps, Fig. 11.
3.
Place alignment marks on inboard joint tulip and tripod. Do not punch alignment marks.
4.
Remove inboard joint tulip from axle shaft.
5.
Disassemble tripod joint as follows:
a. Using suitable pliers, remove snap ring.
b. Using punch, place alignment marks on shaft and tripod.
c. Using hammer and brass bar, drive out tripod joint from axle shaft.
6.
Remove inboard joint boot, then the outboard joint clamps and boot. Do not attempt to disassemble outboard joint.
7.
Remove dust deflector with hammer and screwdriver.
8.
Install dust deflector, then temporarily install boot and new boot clamp to outboard joint. Before installing boot, wrap vinyl tape around spline
of shaft to prevent damaging boot.
9.
Temporarily install boot and new boot clamps for inboard joint. Before installing boot, wrap vinyl tape around spline of shaft to prevent
damaging boot.
10.
Assemble tripod joint as follows:
a. Face beveled side of tripod axial spline toward outboard joint.
b. Align marks made during disassembly.
c. Using brass bar and hammer, tap tripod onto axle shaft.
d. Install new snap ring.
11.
Using grease supplied in boot kit, apply an adequate amount to outboard joint, then assemble boot to outboard joint.
12.
Assemble inboard joint tulip to driveshaft as follows:
a. Using grease supplied in boot kit, pack grease into tulip and boot.
b. Align marks made during disassembly.
c. Install inboard joint tulip to axle shaft.
d. Install boot to inboard joint tulip.
13.
Assemble boot clamps to both boots as follows:
a. Ensure boot is on shaft groove.
b. Bend and lock band.
