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Front Drive Shaft: Removal

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  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. DRAIN 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.
    2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.
      Fig 1: Removing Axle Hub Nut
      G04831952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS) 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Speed Sensor Bolt & Flexible Hose (With ABS)
      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: Identifying Speed Sensor Bolt
      G04831954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
    2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-62011 

      NOTE: Do not damage the tie rod end dust cover.
      Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
      G04831955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. 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 5: Separating Stabilizer Link From Shock Absorber
      G04831956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 
    1. Remove the clip and castle nut.
      Fig 6: Identifying Clip & Castle Nut
      G04831957Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, separate the lower arm.

      SST 09628-00011 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
      • Suspend SST with a piece of string or the equivalent.
      Fig 7: Separating Lower Arm With SST
      G04831958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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 string or the equivalent.
  11. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR (w/o ABS) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case protector.
      Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Case Protector Bolts (W/O ABS)
      G04831959Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. 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 Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH
        G04831960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. 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 Front Drive Shaft Assembly RH
        G04831961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. 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: Supporting Front Axle Assembly With SST
    G04831962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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