OEM 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Axle Shaft

2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Axle Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the axle shaft assembly on 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: The procedure to service and repair the axle shaft begins with drive shaft disassembly followed by joint play inspection of the outboard segment and outboard smooth operation and boot damage examination. The inboard joint boot clamps get removed through screwdriver use and side cutter access while sliding the inboard joint boot toward the outboard joint before marking the inboard joint shaft, tripod and outboard joint shaft for match records not using punching tools. Use a snap ring expander to remove the snap ring while placing matchmarks onto both the outboard joint shaft and tripod before extracting the tripod through use of a brass bar hit with a hammer only on the non-roll surfaces. Begin by unscrewing the inboard and outboard joint boots together with inboard joint clamps yet keeping the outboard joint intact when possible. Special Service Tool: 09950-00020 allows the inboard joint shaft dust cover removal on the LH side through pressing while the RH side requires the transaxle side dust cover and center bearing removal by putting the outside snap ring off, pressing out the bearing case, removing the straight pin followed by removing the inside snap ring with the same tool to extract the center bearing. Install new dust covers along with center bearings and straight pin and outside snap rings on the right-hand side during assembly according to the instructions provided by special service tools. A steel plate should be applied for pressing the transaxle side dust cover until it reaches the required distance. Install new temporary outboard and inboard joint boots and clamps on the shaft spline that needs protection by covering it with vinyl tape. Place the oriented tripod against the outboard joint by using matchmarked alignment and a brass bar to push it in but keep away from the roller. Add grease amounting to 140-155 grams to the outboard joint and boot before putting on the boot and subsequently apply 180-190 grams of grease to the inboard joint and its boot while aligning matchmarks for inboard joint shaft-to-outboard joint shaft installation. Secure the boot clamps on the boots using Special Service Tools 09521-24010 and 09240-00020 by adjusting the 0.8mm (0.031 inch) or less clearance value for all clamp types.