Installation [11/2020 - ]: Procedure

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   1. Install a new shaft snap ring.
      NOTE:

      • Do not damage the spline of the rear drive inboard joint assembly LH.
      • The shaft snap ring should be installed completely.

1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *a

   Opening Facing

   *b

   Press-fit wall

   1. Coat the spline of the rear drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
   2. Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
      NOTE:

      • Set the shaft snap ring in the groove with the opening facing downwards and centered radially.
      • Do not damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the rear drive shaft assembly LH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the joint.
      • Do not tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly LH with a hammer, etc.

      HINT: 

      • Determine whether the rear drive shaft assembly LH is completely tapped in by checking for changes in the tapping sound or the reaction of the brass bar.
      • Use the press-fit wall of the rear drive shaft inboard joint LH when tapping.

1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2020 - 12/2022] , or refer to INSTALLATION [12/2022 - ]

1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf/cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side.