Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2443

SST
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(c) While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
5. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
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(b) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm from the
lower ball joint.
SST
6. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Using a plastic hammer, disengage the drive shaft from
the axle hub.
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(b) Push the steering knuckle outward and disconnect the
drive shaft from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boots and dust seal.
7. LH drive shaft:
REMOVE LH SHOCK ABSORBER (See page SA−63)
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− FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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