Installation (Celica 2.2L 5S-FE)

Before installing axle shafts, install NEW snap ring onto end of left axle shaft. Coat axle shaft seals in transaxle with grease. Coat axle shaft splines and sliding surfaces with gear oil (M/T models) or Dexron-II (A/T models). Position snap ring onto end of left axle shaft with opening facing downward.
Install left axle shaft by lightly tapping axle shaft into transaxle. Ensure left axle shaft will move inward and outward approximately .079-.120" (2.00-3.00 mm) and cannot be pulled from transaxle.
When installing right axle shaft, tighten bearing bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transaxle with Dexron-II (A/T models) or 75W-90 gear oil with API GL-3 or GL-4 rating (M/T models).

Fig 1: Measuring Axle Shaft Length (Celica 2.2L 5S-FE)