PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF WS.
Align the front drive inboard joint assembly splines, and using a screwdriver and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.
Note
Face the cut area of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
Do not damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly 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.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Push the front axle assembly LH out of the vehicle to align the spline of the front drive shaft assembly LH with the front axle assembly LH and insert the front axle assembly LH.
Note
Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut LH using a non-residue solvent.
Note
Be sure to perform this work for a new front drive shaft.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
Using a deep socket wrench 30 mm, install the front axle shaft nut LH.
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut LH.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
INSPECT FOR HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT