Toyota Camry Manual page 2849

SUSPENSION AND AXLE
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the
vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the
SST
drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle
weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT FENDER
FA1535
APRON SEAL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 294 N·m (3,000 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf)
3. DRAIN GEAR OIL (M/T) or ATF (A/T)
4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE (See page SA–10)
5. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM (See page SA–10)
W03093
6. 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 with cloth to protect it from dam-
age.
(b) Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle,
and separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
W03142
– FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (5S–FE)
09608–16042 (09608–02021, 09608–02041)
Author :
SA–17
SA08Q–01
Date :
1968