Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000014XJL
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry HV Prod Date Range: [07/2017 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry HV [07/2017 -        ]

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
  1. Clear zero point calibration data.
  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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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

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry HV [07/2017 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: TIRE AND WHEEL: REMOVAL+

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 HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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9. 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.

10. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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11. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2019 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 09/2019]; FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL+ 2020 MY Camry HV [09/2019 - 10/2020]; FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL+ 2021 - 2024 MY Camry HV [10/2020 -        ]; FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL+

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

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14. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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15. 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:

  • 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.

16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(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.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

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