Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000014T6V
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [06/2017 - 03/2020]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FKS): INSTALLATION; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 03/2020]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.

NOTICE:

Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Coat the snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly with MP grease.

(b) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.

(c) Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

*a

Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal LH

MP Grease

Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

(d) Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

NOTICE:

  • Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
  • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
  • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
  • Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly LH during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

HINT:

Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

(e) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
  • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
  • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
  • Do not damage the deflector.

*a

Matchmark

3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.

(b) Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

*a

Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal RH

MP Grease

Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

(c) Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
  • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

(d) Install the front drive shaft assembly RH with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

50.5 N·m {515 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf}

(e) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
  • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
  • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
  • Do not damage the deflector.

*a

Matchmark

4. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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6. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

  • Make sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.
  • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

(b) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.

Torque:

294 N·m {2998 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

(c) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

9. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

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10. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

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13. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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14. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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15. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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18. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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