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Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    for U660E: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

    for U660F: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  3. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
      GTY437468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09930-00010 
      NOTE:

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
  5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.
      GTY433140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Sensor Clamp
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

    3. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
      • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.
      GTY448265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 

    for 2WD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

    for AWD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  9. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
      GTY440608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09520-01010 
      • SST: 09520-24010 
        1. 09520-32040
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. for 2WD:
      1. Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
        GTY429242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
        NOTE:
        • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
        • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
        • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
    2. for AWD:
      1. Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the transfer assembly.
        GTY451584Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.
        • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
        • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
    3. Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.
  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side) 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.
      GTY106453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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