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Installation [09/2016 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH 
    1. Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.
      • The front drive shaft hole snap ring LH should be installed completely.
  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH with Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
    2. Coat the snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH with MP grease.
    3. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.
    4. Align the splines and tap in the front drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and hammer.
      GTY363422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Using MP grease, set the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH in the groove with the opening facing downwards and centered radially.
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover LH.
      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the front drive shaft assembly LH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.
      • Do not tap the end of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH with a hammer, etc.

      HINT: 

      Determine whether the front drive shaft assembly LH is completely tapped in by checking for changes in the tapping sound or the reaction of the brass bar.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly RH with Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
    2. for 2WD:

      Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease.

    3. Install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
    4. Align the shaft splines and securely install the front drive shaft assembly RH.
      NOTE:

      for 2WD: 

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover RH.
      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the front drive shaft assembly RH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.
      • Do not tap the end of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly RH with a hammer, etc.

      for AWD: 

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH, transfer case oil seal RH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover RH.
      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the front drive shaft assembly RH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.
      • Do not tap the end of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly RH with a hammer, etc.
    5. Install the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new bolt.

      Torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Before installing the bolt, check the end for rubber.

      GTY508142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply MP grease to the entire contact surface between the front drive shaft assembly and axle hub bearing surface or only apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz.) of MP grease to the 4 areas on the axle hub bearing shown in the illustration.
      GTY365822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Align the matchmarks and connect the front axle assembly LH.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the dust deflector.
      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
      • Do not press the front axle assembly LH more than necessary.
    3. Attach the 2 guides and install the bolt.
      GTY381559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  5. CONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2014 - ]

  7. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [10/2014 - ]

  9. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/o AVS) 
    1. Connect the front speed sensor LH to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
      GTY512612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Absorber Bracket

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
      • Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.
    2. Attach guide A and B of the sensor clamp to the absorber bracket.
      NOTE:

      Do not twist the wire harness for the sensor clamp when installing it.

    3. Install the flexible hose clamp together with the sensor clamp to the absorber bracket with the bolt.

      Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Install the clamp to the absorber bracket.
  11. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ AVS) 
    1. Connect the skid control sensor wire LH.
      1. Install the grommet to the absorber bracket.
        GTY502146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *1 Absorber Bracket
      2. Attach the guide of the sensor clamp to the absorber bracket.
        NOTE:

        Do not twist the wire harness for the sensor clamp when installing it.

      3. Install the flexible hose clamp together with the skid control sensor clamp to the absorber bracket with the bolt.

        Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the front speed sensor LH.

      (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2014 - ] )

  12. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (w/o AVS) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (w/ AVS) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2014 - ]

  15. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
  17. ADD TRANSFER OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2014 - ]

  18. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK 
  19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - ]

  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [05/2019 - ]

  21. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 97 [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 98 [05/2019 - ]

  22. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 96 [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 97 [05/2019 - ]

  23. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (except Sport Package) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 98 [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [05/2019 - ]

  24. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Sport Package) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 100 [05/2019 - ]

  25. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [05/2019 - ]