PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.
Note
Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
for CVT:
Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine CVT fluid FE.
Coat the lip of the CVT type T oil seal LH with MP grease.
for Manual Transaxle:
Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with gear oil.
Coat the lip of the transmission case oil seal with MP grease.
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 CVT type T oil seal LH (for CVT).
Do not damage the transmission case oil seal (for Manual Transaxle).
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.
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
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 drive shaft.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.
Tech Tips
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.
Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
ADJUST CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for CVT)
ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)
INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Full Cover Type)
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL