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Front Drive Shaft Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See REPLACEMENT )
  3. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle hub nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE:
      • Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
      • Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
      • Completely unstake the staked part before removing the axle hub nut.
      • Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
        Fig 1: Releasing Staked Part Of Axle Hub Nut
        G04831952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.
  6. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.
      Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Speed Sensor
      G04831953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Keep the speed sensor tip and installation portion free of foreign matter.
      • Remove the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
        Fig 3: Locating Bolt And Speed Sensor
        G04831954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

      Fig 4: Locating Nut And Stabilizer Link
      G04831956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
    2. Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the tie rod end.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060) 

      NOTE: Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST (spacer B) are aligned.
      Fig 5: Identifying SST (Spacer B) On Threaded Section Of Tie Rod End (1 Of 2)
      G05400780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front axle assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying SST (Spacer B) On Threaded Section Of Tie Rod End (2 Of 2)
      G05400781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 
    1. Remove the clip and castle nut.
    2. Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060) 

      NOTE: Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the lower ball joint and SST (spacer B) are aligned.
      Fig 7: Identifying SST (Spacer B) On Threaded Section Of Lower Ball Joint
      G05400927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, separate the front lower suspension arm from the front axle assembly.
      Fig 8: Separating Front Lower Suspension Arm From Front Axle Assembly
      G05400928Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      • Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  10. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.

      HINT:

      If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

    2. Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.
      NOTE:
      • Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
      • Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
      • Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of rope or the equivalent.
  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using SST, remove the drive shaft.

      SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the oil seal.
      • Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
      • Do not drop the drive shaft.
        Fig 9: Removing Drive Shaft
        G04831960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the drive shaft.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the oil seal.
      • Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
      • Do not drop the drive shaft.
        Fig 10: Removing Drive Shaft Using Screwdriver And Hammer
        G04831961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 

    SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041) 

    HINT:

    The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. If it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle's full weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

    Fig 11: Identifying SST
    G04831962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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