Drive Shaft / Axle: 3A-1
Driveline / Axle
Drive Shaft / Axle
General Description
Front Drive Shaft Construction
S7RS0B3101001
A constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both right and left side drive shaft assemblies. For A/T
vehicle, a tripod type constant velocity joint is used on the differential side and center shaft side. For M/T vehicle, a
double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is used on the differential side and center shaft side. The drive shaft
can slide through the tripod joint or the double offset joint (DOJ) in the extension/contraction direction.
Component Location
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components Location
S7RS0B3103001
I6RS0C310002-03
1. To transaxle 8. Ball stud washer : 45 Nâ‹…m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
2. Drive shaft assembly 9. Tie-rod end nut : 60 Nâ‹…m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod end 10. Ball stud bolt : 200 Nâ‹…m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
4. Center bearing support 11. Drive shaft nut
: After tightening nut, caulk nut securely.
: 85 Nâ‹…m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5. Center shaft 12. Wheel nut : Do not reuse.
6. Center bearing support bolts 13. Drive shaft washer
7. Ball stud nut : 55 Nâ‹…m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)