Toyota 43420-06060-84
Axle Assembly, Driver Side

Begin the axle shaft work by protecting the hub bearing with Special Service Tool 09608-16042 when you need to support the vehicle weight on it. Take off the front wheel and front fender apron seal with 103 Nm of torque to prepare the axle shaft installation. Unlock the device shaft by first taking off both pins from the cap. Once the brake is activated you can unscrew the nut with 294 Nm torque using the recommended tools. Empty oil from the gearbox or automatic transmission then detach the tie rod end from steering knuckle and lower ball joint from suspension arm. Push out the front axle hub by striking on the drive shaft with a plastic hammer then put fabric beneath the drive shaft boot to shield from damage when disconnecting the drive shaft from axle hub. Apply gear oil to components as you secure the left-hand drive shaft with the hammer and brass bar. Put the snap ring into the differential case opening then test for 2 to 3 millimeters of movement and check if only tools can detach it. Use a screwdriver to take out the snap ring from the inside joint shaft. To take out the RH bearing lock bolt apply 32 Nm torque then loosen the snap ring and drive shaft with pliers while applying gear oil at both shaft faces. Return installation steps in opposite order of removal and confirm the ABS speed sensor function as you test front wheel alignment.

The first step toward removing or installing an axle shaft begins by supporting the hub bearing with Special Service Tool: 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041) since this tool protects the components from damage during vehicle weight application. You need to remove the front wheel along with the front fender apron seal and tighten them to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Start by dismissing the drive shaft lock nut by first turning out the cotter pin and lock cap before removing it with your brakes engaged at 294 Nm (3,000 kgf.cm, 217 ft. lbs.). The technician drains either M/T oil (M/T) or ATF (A/T) before untethering the tie rod end from the steering knuckle along with disconnecting the lower ball joint from the bottom suspension arm. The drive shaft connection to the axle hub needs to be removed by using a plastic hammer on a protected drive shaft boot with cloth. This action pushes the front axle hub outward to achieve drive shaft separation. To remove and install the LH drive shaft you must apply a brass bar alongside a hammer as well as coat the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface with gear oil and ensure the snap ring faces downward while confirming the inboard joint shaft aligns with the pinion shaft and conducting an axial play examination for between 2 to 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) before verifying hand-removal resistance. A screwdriver should be used to remove the snap ring from around the inboard joint shaft. To install the RH drive shaft begin by removing the bearing lock bolt at 32 Nm torque followed by removing the snap ring with pliers while coating the gear oil on both the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface. Following the installation step you should conduct a test of both ABS speed sensor signals and front wheel alignment alignment.

For the dust cover removal, use Special Service Tool: 09950-00020 and a press for the LH drive shaft, or just a press for the RH drive shaft.

Ensure the clearance between the dust cover and bearing is within specification.

Connect the drive shaft to the axle hub, ensuring not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.