Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001YL0U
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [08/2021 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD): REMOVAL; 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]

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

Link

*1: for Gasoline Model

Front wheel alignment adjustment

for Gasoline Model:

  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and system information memorization
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

for HV Model:

  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

2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Replacement of automatic transaxle fluid*1

ATF thermal degradation estimate reset

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

2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; UA80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: TIRE AND WHEEL: REMOVAL+

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; 2GR-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH (for HV Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH (for HV Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for HV Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (for HV Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for HV Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

15. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; UA80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): TRANSMISSION WIRE: REMOVAL+

16. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; P710 (HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID: ADJUSTMENT+

17. 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.

18. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL+

19. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ AVS)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL+

20. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for Gasoline Model): REMOVAL+

21. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

Click here 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for HV Model): REMOVAL+

22. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL+

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

Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL+

24. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL+

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

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