FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 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 lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.

    3. A01RI5R

      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. A01VBRRC01
      B004PRK 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. A01RKHOC02
      *a Matchmark

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

      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 drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      • Do not damage the deflector.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  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 END SUB-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


      • 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. A01RKYF

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

      Torque:
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      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.

  9. ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  10. INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  11. INSPECT FOR HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  13. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  14. INSTALL REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER LH

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  15. INSTALL REAR MOTOR UNDER COVER RH

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  16. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  17. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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