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Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    for UA80E: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    for UA80F: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 

    for 2WD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

    for AWD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  12. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  13. 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.
  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) 
    GTY723548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case sub-assembly.
    2. Remove the 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.

      HINT: 

      If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

  15. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (for AWD) 
    1. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY712572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Transmission Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      NOTE:
      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.
      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly.
      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.
      • Ensure that the transmission jack and wooden block are stable.
      • Keep supporting the engine assembly with transaxle with a transmission jack until the installation of the engine mounting insulator RH has been completed.
    2. Remove the nut.
      GTY737770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH from the engine assembly.
      GTY712211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
    2. Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator RH.
      GTY251420Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 
    1. GTY737133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the transfer assembly.

    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.
  18. 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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