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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  10. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  14. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and detach the 2 guides.
      GTY381559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

      GTY368238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the front drive shaft assembly from the steering knuckle with axle hub.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the boot and drive shaft dust cover.
      • Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the front axle hub.
  16. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. GTY373260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      • SST: 09520-01010 
      • SST: 09520-24010 
        1. 09520-32040
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the transaxle oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
      • Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
  18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
      GTY381847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the transaxle oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
      • Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
    3. Remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.
  19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.
      GTY363502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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