FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for A25A-FKS) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING


    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. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF WS.

    2. Coat the snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly with MP grease.

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      Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      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.

      Tech Tips

      Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

    4. B006YRHC02
      B006Z38 Toyota Body Grease W

      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.

    5. B0071SYC01
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note


      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.

      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

      • Do not damage the deflector.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF WS.

    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. B0070D3

      Install the front drive shaft assembly RH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      50.5 N*m  { 515 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
    4. B00705AC01
      B006Z38 Toyota Body Grease W

      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.

    5. B00711AC01
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note


      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.

      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

      • Do not damage the deflector.

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

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  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  6. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  7. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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  8. 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


      • Make 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. B006ZVQ

      Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  9. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

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  13. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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  14. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  15. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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  17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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  18. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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