Highlander 4WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
^ Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
20. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT LH SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Install a new hole snap ring.
21. 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 a 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.
22. 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 onto the outboard joint boot LH clamp. SST 09521-24010
(d) Tighten the SST so that the outboard joint boot LH clamp is pinched.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the SST.