Solara V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
h) Using SST, measure the clearance of the drive shaft damper clamp.
SST 09240-00020
Clearance: 0.5 to 1.2 mm (0.020 to 0.047 inch)
NOTICE: When the measured value is greater than the specified value, retighten the clamp.
37. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSY LH
a) Temporarily install a new inboard joint boot with 2 clamps to the drive shaft.
b) Place the beveled side of the tripod joint axial spline to ward the outboard joint shaft.
c) Align the matchmarks.
d) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod joint to the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
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Do not tap the roller.
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Be sure to install the tripod joint assy in the correct direction.
e) Using a snap ring expander, install a new shaft snap ring.
f) Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease.