Front Drive Shaft: Installation

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and hammer.
  NOTE:
  - Set the shaft snap ring with the opening facing down.
  - Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, or oil seal.
  - Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
  Fig 1: Aligning Shaft Splines & Install Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH With Brass Bar & Hammer
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
1. Install the front drive shaft assembly RH.
2. Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring and bolt.
  Torque: 32 N*m (326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
  - Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
  Fig 2: Identifying New Bearing Bracket Hole Snap Ring & Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
  HINT:
  - Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
  - Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.
  Torque: 294 N*m (2996 kgf*cm, 216 ft.*lbf)
3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub nut.
  
  Fig 3: Using Chisel & Hammer To Stake Front Axle Hub Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSTALL TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION )
CHECK TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD) (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:

(See ADJUSTMENT )
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:

(See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )