Corolla Wagon L4-107.5 1762cc 1.8L DOHC (7A-FE) (1993)
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3.
On models with manual transaxle, Drain transaxle oil.
4.
On models with automatic transaxle, Drain differential fluid.
5.
Remove ABS speed sensor bolt and speed sensor.
6.
While depressing brakes, remove drive shaft cotter pin and lock nut.
7.
Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
8.
Disconnect lower ball joint from lower arm.
9.
Using plastic hammer, tap drive shaft from axle hub.
10.
Remove LH and RH drive shaft, then remove snap ring.
Installation
1.
Install new snap ring. Coat oil seal lip with suitable grease.
2.
Install driveshaft, then using a brass lift and hammer, tap joint until it contacts pinion shaft.
3.
Install outboard joint into axle hub.
4.
Ensure axial play of driveshaft is is 0.008-0.012 inches.
5.
Pull on driveshaft to ensure shaft is installed properly and will not pull out by hand.
6.
Connect steering knuckle to lower arm. Torque nuts to 105 ft. lbs.
7.
Connect tie rods to steering knuckle. Torque to 36 ft. lbs.
8.
Install bearing locknut and torque to 137 ft. lbs. See TSB DL001-98, 3-6-98.
9.
Install locknut cap and cotter pin.
10.
Fill transaxle with lubricant, then install engine undercover.
Disassembly
Check driveshaft to ensure there is no play in the inboard and outboard joints. Ensure inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction and that there
is no play in the axial direction.
1.
Remove inboard joint boot clamps.
2.
Disassemble inboard joint as follows:
a. Place alignment marks on the inboard joint and driveshaft. Do not use a punch to place alignment marks.
b. Remove snap ring.
c. Using tool 09726-0030 or equivalent, a socket wrench and a suitable press, remove inboard joint from driveshaft.
d. Remove attaching bolts, nuts and washers from inboard joint assembly.
e. Using a suitable screwdriver and a hammer, remove inboard joint from inboard joint cover. When removing, hold onto the inner and outer race
assemblies.
f. Remove boots. Remove the boot from the inboard joint and outboard joint. Check inside and outside of the boots for damage.
Assembly
1.
Temporarily install outboard joint boot and new boot clamps. Before installing boot, wrap tape around the shaft splines to prevent damaging
boot.
2.
Temporarily install the inboard joint boot and new clamps.
3.
Assemble inboard joint as follows:
a. Install tripod joint with beveled side of spline toward outboard joint, while aligning matchmarks made during disassembly.
b. Install a new tripod snap ring.
4.
Assemble outboard joint boot to outboard joint. Before assembling pack joint with grease supplied in boot kit.
5.
Assemble inboard joint to inboard joint. Pack grease into inboard tulip and boot assemble.
6.
Assemble boot clamps to both boots. Ensure boot is on the shaft groove. Ensure the boot is not stretched or contracted when the driveshaft is at
standard length. Driveshaft length should be 19.724-20.118 inches on lefthand shaft or 19.850-20.244 inches on righthand shafts.
7.
Check driveshaft to ensure there is no play in the inboard joint and outboard joint assemblies. Ensure the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust
direction. See TSB DL001-98, 3-6-98.
Removal/Installation
