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Installation [10/2022 - ]: 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 front drive shaft hole snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly with MP grease.
    2. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.
    3. 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.
      GTY828323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal LH
      MP Grease
      Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

      HINT: 

      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. Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.
      GTY928103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

      HINT: 

      Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

    5. 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.
      GTY938887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Toyota Body Grease W
    6. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle assembly.
      GTY749339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
      • Do not damage the deflector.
  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) 
    1. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.
    2. 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.

      HINT: 

      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.

      GTY779875Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal RH
      MP Grease
      Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease
    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. Install the front drive shaft assembly RH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 50.5 N.m (515 kgf/cm, 37 ft.lbf) 

      GTY846883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. 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.
      GTY888427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Toyota Body Grease W
    6. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle assembly.
      GTY883692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
      • Do not damage the deflector.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 
    1. Coat the lip of the transfer case oil seal RH with MP grease.
    2. Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.
    3. Install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
    4. Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.
      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
      • When inserting the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.
    5. Install the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.
      GTY846884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 32.4 N.m (330 kgf/cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

    6. 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.
      GTY888427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Toyota Body Grease W
    7. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle assembly.
      GTY883692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the contact surfaces.
      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
  5. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  7. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2023 - ]

  8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

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

      Torque: 294 N.m (2998 kgf/cm, 217 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
      GTY904819Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - ]

  11. INSPECT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK 
  12. ADD TRANSFER OIL (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  13. INSPECT FOR TRANSFER OIL LEAK (for AWD) 
  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

  15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2024 - ]

  16. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [11/2023 - ]

  17. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 83 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 83 [11/2023 - ]

  18. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 84 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 84 [11/2023 - ]

  19. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 85 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 85 [11/2023 - ]

  20. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 86 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 86 [11/2023 - ]

  21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 87 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 87 [11/2023 - ]

  22. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2023 - ]

  23. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - ]

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