INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)
(a) Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.
NOTICE:
Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF WS.
(b) Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH. NOTICE:
HINT: Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound. |
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(c) 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.
![]() | Toyota Body Grease W |
(d) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly. NOTICE:
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3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
(a) Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
(b) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF WS.
(c) Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.
NOTICE:
(d) Install the bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt. Torque: 32.4 N·m {330 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf} |
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(e) 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.
![]() | Toyota Body Grease W |
(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly. NOTICE:
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4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
(a) Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.
(b) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT.
(c) Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.
NOTICE:
(d) Install the bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt. Torque: 32.4 N·m {330 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf} |
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(e) 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.
![]() | Toyota Body Grease W |
(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly. NOTICE:
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5. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
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6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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7. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)
(a) Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt. Torque: 8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf} NOTICE:
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(b) Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.
NOTICE:
Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it.
(c) Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp. NOTICE: Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it. |
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(d) Install the front flexible hose with the bolt. Torque: 18.8 N·m {192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf} |
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9. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ AVS)
(a) Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt. Torque: 8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf} NOTICE:
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(b) Install the front skid control sensor wire to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt. Torque: 10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf} |
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(c) Connect the connector to the front shock absorber assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not twist the front skid control sensor wire harness when installing it.
(d) Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp. NOTICE: Do not twist the front skid control sensor wire harness when installing it. |
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(e) Install the front flexible hose with the bolt. Torque: 18.8 N·m {192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf} |
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10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
(b) 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.
(c) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut. |
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11. ADD TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
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12. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
for U881E:
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for U881F:
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13. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL LEAK (for AWD)
14. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
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15. INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
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17. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
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18. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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19. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
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