FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot and boot band.
4. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
5. Position circular clip on groove at the shaft edge.
CAUTION:
Never reuse circular clip.
NOTE:
Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip.
6. Align both center axles of the shaft edge and joint sub-assembly.
Then assemble shaft with joint sub-assembly holding circular clip.
7. Install joint sub-assembly (1) to shaft using plastic hammer.
CAUTION:
Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while rotating drive shaft.
8. Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from large diameter side of boot.
Standard Grease amount : Refer to FAX-35, "Drive Shaft". See: Specifications/Front Axle/Drive Shaft
9. Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by "*" marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated by "*" mark) on the shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may come off. Remove all
grease from the surface.
10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting the suitable tool into
the inside of the boot from the large diameter side of the boot and discharging the inside air.
Standard
L : Refer to FAX-35, "Drive Shaft". See: Specifications/Front Axle/Drive Shaft
CAUTION:
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If the boot mounting length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in the boot.
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Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool.