Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (2004)
7. REMOVE DUST SEAL
Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust seal from the drive shaft.
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL DUST COVER
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install a new dust cover.
2. INSTALL DUST SEAL
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install a new dust seal.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL NEW BOOTS TO DRIVE SHAFT
HINT:
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Before installing the boots, wrap vinyl tape around the spline of the shaft to prevent damaging the boot.
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Place new clamps to boot's small ends and install the boots to the drive shaft.
4. ASSEMBLE TRIPOD JOINT
a. Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the outboard joint.
b. Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
c. Using a brass bar and hammer, install the tripod onto the drive shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tap the roller.
d. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
5. ASSEMBLE BOOT TO OUTBOARD JOINT
Before assembling the boot, pack the outboard joint and boot with grease in the boot kit.