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Toyota Camry (XV70): Installation

Toyota Camry Repair Manual XV70 (2018-2024) / Drivetrain / Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft / Front Drive Shaft Assembly (for A25a-fks) / Installation

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 (for 2WD)

(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

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