Toyota AVENSIS 1999 Supplement Manual page 180

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
S
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the ve-
SST
hicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the ve-
hicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with
the SST.
SST
FA1535
S
w/ ABS:
After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub,
work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed
sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN OUT GEAR OIL
3. w/ ABS:
REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE (See Pub. No. RM599E on page SA–11)
6. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM (See Pub. No. RM599E on page
SA–11)
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7. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
(a) Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from
the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Cover the drive shaft boot and ABS speed sensor rotor with
cloth to protect it from being damaged.
(b) Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle
to separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
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8. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFTS
(a) RH drive shaft:
Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together
with the center bearing bracket.
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
09608–16042 (09608–02021, 09608–02041)
SA–3
SA10A–02