Installation [02/2014 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)
- Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.NOTE:
Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
- Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
- Apply ATF WS to the area shown in the illustration.
ATF WS - Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.NOTE:
- Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
- Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
- Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
- Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly LH during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring.
HINT:
Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.
- Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.
Toyota Body Grease W NOTE:Do not apply grease to the serrations or installation hole of the front speed sensor.
- Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
*a Matchmark NOTE:- Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
- Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
- Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
- Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
- Apply ATF WS to the area shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
- Apply ATF WS to the area shown in the illustration.
ATF WS - Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
- Install the front drive shaft assembly RH.NOTE:
- Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
- Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
- When inserting the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.
- Install the bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.
Torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
- Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Do not apply grease to the serrations or installation hole of the front speed sensor.
Toyota Body Grease W - Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
*a Matchmark NOTE:- Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
- Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
- Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
- Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
- Apply ATF WS to the area shown in the illustration.
- CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
NOTE:Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
- Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:Do not twist the front speed sensor and front flexible hose when installing them.
HINT:
Install the front speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.
*a Sensor Clamp - Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.
- Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
- INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
- Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.NOTE:
- Be sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.
- Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
- Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.
- Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
- Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
- ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [02/2014 - 11/2016] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2016 - ]
- CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [02/2014 - 11/2016] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2016 - ]