Last Modified: 04-05-2023 |
6.11:8.1.0 |
Doc ID: RM100000000VIR7 |
Model Year Start: 2016 |
Model: Sienna |
Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - 08/2016] |
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016] |
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION (for AWD)
Refer to drive shaft system precaution (See page
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2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2WD)
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for AWD)
4. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
SST: 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
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(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
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(b) Remove the bolt and 2 clamps, and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose.
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9. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
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(b) Install SST to the tie rod end.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02060
NOTICE:
Make sure that the lower ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
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(c) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Text in Illustration
*a
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Tie the string without allowing for any slack.
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*b
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Place the wrench here.
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*c
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Turn
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SST: 09960-20010
NOTICE:
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Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
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When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST using a string to prevent it from falling.
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Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
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Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
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Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
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Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
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Do not damage the steering knuckle.
10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
11. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.
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(b) Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.
HINT:
If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
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(c) Pull the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.
NOTICE:
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Do not pull the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
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Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
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Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
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Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or the equivalent.
12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, inboard joint boot or oil seal.
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Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
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13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for AWD)
14. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (for AWD)
(a) Support the engine assembly with a transmission jack.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts and remove the engine mounting bracket RH from the engine assembly.
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15. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for AWD)
(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts and remove the engine mounting insulator RH.
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16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
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(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the inboard joint boot or oil seal.
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Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
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