Axle Shaft Assembly: Testing and Inspection

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT


Inspection

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
- Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.
- Check boot for cracks and other damage.





FRONT DRIVE SHAFT


Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
- Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.
- Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
- Check the support bearing bracket for cracks, deformation and other damage.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if necessary.

Dynamic Damper
Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)
Check the following:
- Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
- The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
- Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing and spider assembly (Transaxle Side)
Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider roller contact surface.

NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

Support Bearing (Right Side)
Check bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if there are any non-standard conditions.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)
Check for support bearing bracket, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any nonstandard conditions.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Exploded View.
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Special Repair Requirement.