1.INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the outboard joint.
Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
Check the boots for damage.
| *A | for NR Series |
| *B | for 8ZR-FXE
for M15B-FKS |
| *1 | Front Drive Shaft Dust Cover |
for 8ZR-FXE, M15B-FKS, NR Series Engine:
i. Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) and (B) are within specification.
Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.
| for LH Side | 581.2 mm (1.91 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 880.2 mm (2.89 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 600.9 mm (1.97 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 855.9 mm (2.81 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 610.9 mm (2.00 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 855.9 mm (2.81 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 88.2 mm (3.47 in.) |
| for RH Side | 89.0 to 90.1 mm (3.51 to 3.54 in.) |
| for LH Side | 88.4 mm (3.48 in.) |
| for RH Side | 88.4 mm (3.48 in.) |
for M20A-FKS, M20E-FKS, M20G-FXS:
i. Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) and (B) are within specification.
| *A | for LH Side | *B | for RH Side |
| *C | for Drive Shaft Type A | *D | for Drive Shaft Type B |
| *1 | Front Drive Shaft Dust Cover | - | - |
Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.
| for LH Side | 575.2 mm (1.89 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 877.2 mm (2.88 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 579.2 mm (1.90 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 883.2 mm (2.90 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 87.9 to 88.5 mm (3.47 to 3.48 in.) |
| for RH Side | 97.4 to 98.0 mm (3.84 to 3.85 in.) |