Installation [08/2015 - 09/2020]: Procedure

1. Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.
   NOTE:

   Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH downward.

1. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with hypoid gear oil SX.
2. Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

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   NOTE:

   • Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH downward.
   • Do not damage the front differential case oil seal.
   • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
   • Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly LH during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.
   • Install the front drive shaft assembly LH while keeping it level.

   HINT: 

   Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

3. Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

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   Toyota Body Grease W

4. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

1. Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly RH.
   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the front differential case oil seal.
   • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
   • Install the front drive shaft assembly RH while keeping it level.
2. Using water pump pliers, install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring.
3. Install a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.

   Torque: 32 N.m (326 kgf/cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

4. Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

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   Toyota Body Grease W

5. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

1. Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly LH and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
   NOTE:

   • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly LH.
   • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.

   Torque: 294 N.m (2998 kgf/cm, 217 ft.lbf) 

   HINT: 

   Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the front drive shaft assembly LH from rotating.

3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2015 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2017 - ]

Torque: 103 N.m (1050 kgf/cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2016 - 09/2020]

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [04/2013 - 10/2016] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2016 - 09/2020]