OEM 2002 Toyota Echo Axle Shaft

2002 Toyota Echo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the axle shaft on 2002 Toyota Echo?

  A: Start by examining the axle shaft for service and repair by verifying drive shaft outboard joint motion along with examining inboard joint sliding thrust motion followed by wiping the inboard joint radial direction for plait then examining the boots for damage. Separate the inboard joint shaft by first using a screwdriver to unclamp the two inboard joint boot clamps then sliding the boot towards the outboard joint before applying matchmarks between the inboard joint shaft and tripod without punching them before fully breaking the shaft free from the outboard joint shaft. The snap ring on the tripod requires removal using a snap ring expander before mark placement on the outboard joint shaft and tripod. Tapping with a brass bar and hammer at the tripod will complete the operation by refraining from hitting the roller. Begin the drive shaft procedure by taking off the inboard joint boot along with its clamps followed by extracting the dynamic damper from the RH driveshaft by unscrewing its clamp. You should cut the two outboard joint boot clamps using a side cutter before removing the outboard joint boot but keep the outboard joint intact. Use Special Service Tool: 09950-00020 and a press to pull out the dust cover from the inboard joint shaft. Rebetterment method includes using a press to install new dust cover for the inboard joint shaft before fixing the boots and clamps and dynamic damper on the RH drive shaft by wrapping the spline of the outboard joint shaft in vinyl tape for protection. Begin the reinstallation process by placing two new clamps on a new outboard joint boot before installation. After that, install the new clamp on the dynamic damper before moving forward with installation of two new clamps on a new inboard joint boot. The outboard joint requires alignment of matchmarks before installing a new snap ring using the snap ring expander by tapping the tripod from the brass bar into the outboard joint shaft. Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the outboard joint while aligning matchmarks and tapping it in using a brass bar and a hammer. Start by filling the outboard joint along with the boot with grease reaching 155 - 170 g (5.5 - 6.0 oz.) before adding grease to the inboard joint along with the boot to 125 - 135 g (4.4 - 4.8 oz.). Next install the inboard joint onto the outboard joint while temporarily fixing the boot to the inboard joint. Seal the both boots with boot clamps after making sure the boot grooves properly fit the shafts while keeping the boots at their standard length. Lock the inboard joint boot clamps using a screwdriver while you tighten the outboard joint boot clamps with Special Service Tool: 09521-24010 and adjust the clearance to 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) or less by avoiding extra force with Special Service Tool: 09240-00020. The necessary boot clamp installation steps should be repeated at the outboard joint for the small boot clamp. The RH drive shaft assembly requires setting the dynamic damper clamp to 427.6 plus or minus 2.0 mm (16.835 plus or minus 0.079 inch) distance followed by screwdriver locking. Finally, check the drive shaft.