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 (for LH Side)


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

    2. for 2AR-FE:


      1. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine CVT fluid FE.

      2. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.

    3. for 2GR-FKS:


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

      2. B006LJWC14
        *a Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal LH
        B006REL MP grease
        B006N7C Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

        Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease as shown in the illustration.

        Tech Tips

        Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

    4. B006RB3

      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.

    5. B006QS7C01
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note


      • Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.

      • Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

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

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. for 2AR-FE:


      1. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine CVT fluid FE.

      2. Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease.

    2. for 2GR-FKS:


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

      2. B006LJWC15
        *a Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal RH
        B006REL MP grease
        B006N7C Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

        Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease as shown in the illustration.

        Tech Tips

        Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

    3. 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.

    4. B006PZ0

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

      Torque:
      50.5 N*m  { 515 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
    5. B006R3HC01
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note


      • Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.

      • Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

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

  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


      • 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. B006MT4

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

      Torque:
      292 N*m  { 2978 kgf*cm, 215 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 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2AR-FE)

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  10. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2GR-FKS)

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  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  13. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

    for 2AR-FE:

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    for 2GR-FKS:

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  14. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    for 2AR-FE:

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    for 2GR-FKS:

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  15. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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