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Special Tools

MKM-804 Tensioner

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove axle shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1941980  Size: SH
  3. Detach the boot clamps of the boot at wheel side with side cutters (1). Cut open the boot on shaft and remove.

  4. Object Number: 1941929  Size: LH

    Important: Replace the retaining ring (1) on shaft after detaching constant velocity joint.

  5. Use the rubber hammer to drive the joint from shaft splines on shaft in direction of arrow.

Installation Procedure

  1. Wash out cavities in the joint.
  2. Prepare the joint for assembly.
  3. Fill cavities in the joint with special grease.

  4. Push the boot onto axle shaft.
  5. Drive the joint onto axle the shaft with a rubber hammer until the retaining ring engages on the axle shaft.

  6. Object Number: 1937803  Size: SH

    Important: The boot must sit in the groove in the joint.

  7. Slide the boot (1) into the joint.
  8. Important: Use NEW retaining straps.

  9. Install the retaining straps on the wheel side and tighten manually with the MKM-804  (I).
  10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  11. Tighten the retaining straps with torque wrench and MKM-804  (II) and (III)..
  12. Tighten
    Tighten to 25 N·m(18 lb ft).

  13. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.