FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH


    1. Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.

      Note


      • Do not damage the spline of the inboard joint assembly LH.

      • The front drive shaft hole snap ring LH should be installed completely.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Coat the splines of the inboard joint assembly LH with differential oil.

      Oil Type
      Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
    2. B006AX9C01
      *a Opening Facing

      Align the splines and tap in the front drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and hammer.

      Note


      • Set the front drive shaft hole snap ring in the groove with the opening facing downwards and centered radially.

      • Do not damage the drive shaft inboard joint boot, front drive shaft dust cover LH and differential side gear shaft oil seal.

      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the front drive shaft assembly LH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.

      • Do not tap the end of the front drive outboard joint assembly with a hammer, etc.

      Tech Tips

      Determine whether the front drive shaft assembly LH is completely tapped in by checking for changes in the tapping sound or the reaction of the brass bar.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly RH.

      Note


      • Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the front drive shaft assembly RH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.

      • Do not damage the drive shaft inboard joint boot, front drive shaft dust cover and differential side gear shaft oil seal.

      • Do not tap the end of the front drive outboard joint shaft assembly with a hammer, etc.

    2. Using water pump pliers, install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring.

    3. Install a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.

      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Before installing the bolt, check the end for rubber.

  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    Click here

  7. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK