Last Modified: 04-05-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000000VIRD
Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
  • The following procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake part of the 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.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.

3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

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*a

Matchmark

NOTICE:

Do not punch the matchmarks.

(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the axle hub and bearing assembly.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pull the rear axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
  • Do not damage the outboard joint boot.

(c) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft and differential side gear shaft.

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*a

Matchmark

(d) Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and separate the rear drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.

(e) Remove the rear drive shaft from the axle carrier.