DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FKS): REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001TD1A
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [10/2020 - ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FKS): REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Front wheel alignment adjustment

Perform "Reset Memory"
Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and system information memorization

VSC disabled or malfunctioning
DTCs are output
Slip indicator light illuminated
ABS warning light illuminated

w/ Electric Parking Brake System:

w/o Electric Parking Brake System:

Automatic transaxle fluid

ATF thermal degradation estimate reset

The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly.

for UB80E

for UB80F

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

for UB80E: Click here

for UB80F: Click here

9. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

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10. 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:

Fully loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

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

11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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12. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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14. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

SST: 09520-01011

SST: 09520-20010

09521-02010

09521-02040

09521-02060

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)

(a) Separate the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

(b) Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.