Installation [11/2015 - ]: Procedure

1. Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.
   NOTE:

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

1. Coat the snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly with MP grease.
2. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.
3. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.
4. Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

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   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.

5. 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.

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   Toyota Body Grease W

6. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

   NOTE:

   • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
   • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
   • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
   • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   • Do not damage the deflector.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2015 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [12/2018 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2015 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [12/2018 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2015 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [12/2018 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [11/2015 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [12/2018 - ]

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 deep socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.

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   Torque: 216 N.m (2203 kgf.cm, 159 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.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2015 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2018 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2015 - 12/2018] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [07/2020 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [08/2016 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64 [07/2020 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65 [08/2016 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65 [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65 [07/2020 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [11/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [08/2016 - 12/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [07/2020 - ]

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2015 - 12/2018] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [07/2020 - ]