REMOVAL (To 8/2009): Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
NOTE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2WD) . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 4
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for AWD) . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 4
DRAIN TRANSFER OIL . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Staked Part Of Front Axle Shaft Nut LH
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - SST: 09930-00010
  NOTE:
  Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - SST: 09520-00031
  - SST: 09520-01010
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.
  - Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bearing Bracket Hole Snap Ring And Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
  NOTE:
  Do not damage the boot or oil seal.