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Replacement [09/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

  2. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

  4. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
    1. Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
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    2. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the drain plug and O-ring from the transaxle housing.
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    3. Using a 17 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the overflow plug and O-ring from the transaxle housing and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
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    4. Using a 17 mm straight hexagon wrench, install a new O-ring and the overflow plug to the transaxle housing.

      Torque: 47 N*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

    5. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, temporarily install the O-ring and drain plug to the transaxle housing.

      HINT: 

      Reuse the old O-ring as the drain plug will be removed again to adjust the automatic transaxle fluid level.

    6. Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug to avoid automatic transaxle fluid spillage.

      HINT: 

      Reuse the old gasket as the refill plug will be removed again to adjust the automatic transaxle fluid level.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - 08/2019]

  6. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

  7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH 
    1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft oil seal LH from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
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      • SST: 09308-00010 
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL RH 
    1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft oil seal RH from the transaxle housing.
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      • SST: 09308-00010 
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the transaxle housing.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL RH 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install a new front drive shaft oil seal RH to the transaxle housing.
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      *a Depth
      • SST: 09316-60011 
        1. 09316-00011
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07150

      Standard Depth

      -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the front drive shaft oil seal RH is installed in the correct direction.
      • Do not damage the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
    2. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease.
  10. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install a new front drive shaft oil seal LH to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.
      GTY675153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Depth
      • SST: 09316-10010 
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100

      Standard Depth

      -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the front drive shaft oil seal LH is installed in the correct direction.
      • Do not damage the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
    2. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.
  11. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2015 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2017 - ]

  12. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - ]

  13. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2015 - 08/2019] 

  14. INSPECT FOR FLUID LEAK 
  15. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

  16. INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 69 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 69 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 69 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

  17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70 [12/2017 - 08/2019]