Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Drive Shaft / Front Drive Shaft Assembly(for 4wd) / Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor.

(b) Disengage the 2 clamps.

4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.

SST: 09628-62011

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

(a) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the front axle hub grease cap.

(b) Remove the cotter pin and adjusting cap.

6. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front lower ball joint attachment from the steering knuckle.

7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft.

SST: 09520-01010

SST: 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (a) Check whether there is no remarkable play in the outboard joint. (b) Check whether the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust directio ...

Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil. (b) Align the shaft splines and install the front drive shaft with a brass bar ...

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Reassembly
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Freeze Frame Data
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Chassis
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