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Installation [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side) 
    1. Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.
      NOTE:

      Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. for 2WD:
      1. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.
    2. Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.
      GTY429241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

    3. 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.
      GTY686986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Toyota Body Grease W
      NOTE:

      Do not apply grease to the serrations or installation hole of the front speed sensor.

    4. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      GTY444614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.
  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) 
    1. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease.
    2. Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert 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.
    3. Install the front drive shaft assembly RH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 63.7 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY723548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. 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.
      GTY688456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Toyota Body Grease W
      NOTE:

      Do not apply grease to the serrations or installation hole of the front speed sensor.

    5. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      GTY436237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 
    1. Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
    2. Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.
      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
      • When inserting the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.
    3. Install the bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.
      GTY737133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 32.4 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

    4. 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.
      GTY541324Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Toyota Body Grease W
      NOTE:

      Do not apply grease to the serrations or installation hole of the front speed sensor.

    5. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      GTY662273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      • Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the contact surfaces.
      • Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
  5. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (for AWD) 
    1. Temporarily install the engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.
    2. Install the engine mounting bracket RH with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 54 N*m (551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf) 

  6. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for AWD) 
    1. Fully tighten the engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 99 N*m (1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the 2 hole plugs.
    3. Install the engine mounting insulator RH with the nut.

      Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf) 

  7. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 

    for 2WD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

    for AWD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  10. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. 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.

    2. 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.

      GTY433140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Sensor Clamp
    3. Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.
  11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. 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.
    2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.
      GTY433162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 294 N*m (2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

    3. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
  12. ADD TRANSFER OIL (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  13. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    for UA80E: Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2016 - ]

    for UA80F: Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2016 - ]

  14. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL LEAK (for AWD) 
  15. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 97

  16. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 98

  17. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 103

  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2016 - ]

  20. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2016 - ]