Corolla/FX L4-1587cc 4A SOHC (1984)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Service
Disassembly
Before disassembling driveshaft, ensure that there is no play in the inboard or outboard joints and that the inboard joint slides smoothly in
the thrust direction.
Fig. 5 Driveshaft assembly. Corolla FWD
1.
Remove boot clamps, Fig. 5.
2.
Place matchmarks on inboard joint. Do not use a sharp tool to place matchmarks on inboard joint.
3.
Remove inboard joint from driveshaft.
4.
Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring.
5.
Using a suitable punch and hammer, place matchmarks on driveshaft and tripod joint.
6.
Using tool No. 09726-10010 and a suitable socket wrench, press tripod joint from driveshaft.
7.
Remove boots from inboard and outboard joints.
Assembly
Before installing boot, wrap vinyl tape around driveshaft splines.
1.
Temporarily install boot and new boot clamp onto outboard joint.
2.
Temporarily install boot and new inboard joint clamp onto driveshaft. The boot and clamp for the inboard joint are larger than those of the
outboard joint.
3.
Assemble tripod joint as follows:
a. Face the beveled side of tripod axial spline toward the outboard joint.
b. Align matchmarks placed during disassembly.
c. Using a suitable brass bar and hammer, tap tripod joint onto driveshaft.
4.
Install a new snap ring onto driveshaft.
5.
On Camry models, pack 6-6.4 ounces or on Corolla models pack 5.8 ounces of grease (supplied with new boot) into boot, then install boot onto
outboard joint.
6.
On Camry and Corolla models, pack 7.4-7.8 ounces of grease (supplied with new boot) into boot, then align matchmarks placed during
disassembly and install inboard joint onto driveshaft. Install boot onto inboard joint.
7.
Install both boot clamps onto boots. Ensure boot is on the driveshaft groove. Bend clamp band and lock.
