FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and store system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

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PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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  2. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

    for 2AR-FE:

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    for 2GR-FE:

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  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    for 2AR-FE:

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    for 2GR-FE:

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  4. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2AR-FE)

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  5. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2GR-FE)

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  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. B006LRWN01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Fully loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006L3EN01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01UDHA

      Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)


    1. B006PC6

      Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.