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.
for Gasoline Model 2WD, HV Model:
| *A | for LH Side |
| *B | for RH Side |
Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) and (B) are within specification.
Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.
| for LH Side | 605.2 mm (1.99 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 905.0 mm (2.97 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 87.9 to 88.5 mm (3.47 to 3.48 in.) |
| for RH Side | 83.7 to 84.7 mm (3.30 to 3.33 in.) |
| for LH Side | 607.6 mm (1.99 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 906.4 mm (2.97 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 88.2 mm (3.47 in.) |
| for RH Side | 83.7 to 84.7 mm (3.30 to 3.33 in.) |
for Gasoline Model AWD:
| *A | for LH Side |
| *B | for RH Side |
Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) and (B) are within specification.
Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.
| for LH Side | 605.2 mm (1.99 ft.) |
| for RH Side | 913.5 mm (3.00 ft.) |
| for LH Side | 87.9 to 88.5 mm (3.47 to 3.48 in.) |
| for RH Side | - |