4A2-2 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
1. Drive shaft flange
bolts and nuts
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL (LEFT SIDE)
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
1. Oil filler / level plug
2. Front drain plug
2) Remove axle shaft drive flange.
3) Remove drive shaft circlip and washer.
1. Circlip
2. Washer
4) Remove drive shaft flange bolts and nuts.
5) Remove drive shaft assembly to differential side as shown in left
figure.
6) Remove drive shaft thrust washer from drive shaft and remove
drive shaft oil seal as shown in figure.
1. Oil seal
CAUTION:
To prevent breakage of boots (wheel side and differential
side), be careful not to bring them into contact with other
parts when removing drive shaft assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to cause damage to drive shaft joint.