REPLACEMENT (To 08/2009): Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
NOTE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron sub-assembly LH.
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
1. Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Refill Plug & Gasket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Overflow Plug & Gasket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Drain automatic transaxle fluid from the automatic transaxle.
5. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 1.7 N*m (17 kgf*cm, 15 in.*lbf)
6. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the overflow plug to the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Overflow Plug & Gasket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)
7. Temporarily install the gasket and the refill plug to the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Refill Plug & Gasket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
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 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE OIL SEAL
1. Using SST, tap out the transaxle case oil seal.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Transaxle Case Oil Seal Using SST
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - SST: 09308-00010
INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE OIL SEAL
1. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new transaxle case oil seal.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Transaxle Case Oil Seal Using SST & Hammer
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - SST: 09316-10010
  - SST: 09950-70010
    - 09951-07100
  Oil seal driven in depth
  
  -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)
  
  NOTE:
  Check that the oil seal is installed in the correct direction.
2. Coat the lip of the transaxle case oil seal with MP grease.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
HINT:

Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
INSPECT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK
INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the front fender apron sub-assembly LH with the 2 bolts and clip.
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:

Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .