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Fits the following 2000 Toyota Solara Submodels:
SE, SLE | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
2000 Toyota Solara Axle Shaft
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2000 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers
Q: How to remove and install the axle shaft on 2000 Toyota Solara?
A: Special Service Tool: 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041) should be used to support the hub bearing before axle shaft removal when vehicle weight needs to be supported on it. The driver should slowly extract the drive shaft from the axle hub without hurting the ABS speed sensor rotor serration area. First remove the front wheel and front fender apron seal followed by draining M/T gear oil or A/T automatic transmission fluid. Release the drive shaft lock nut after unlocking its cotter pin and lock cap then disengage the nut under brake application. The user can disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle using Special Service Tool: 09610-20012 followed by the removal of two nuts and a bolt to separate the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint. A plastic hammer should be used to disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub without damaging the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor. When removing the LH drive shaft through the use of a brass bar and hammer users must handle the dust cover and oil seal with care before removing the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft. First remove the bearing lock bolt of the RH drive shaft and proceed to extract the snap ring and drive shaft by applying pliers with extra attention given to the dust cover and oil seal. The LH drive shaft installation process requires a brand-new snap ring fitted to the inboard joint shaft followed by oiling both the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface then orienting the snap ring opening at a downward position. To install the drive shaft use a brass bar and hammer while verifying 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) of axis movement and ensuring manual removal is not possible. To install the RH drive shaft first place a new snap ring using pliers then tighten the new bearing lock bolt to 32 Nm (330 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.). Secure the drive shaft to the axle hub without breaking the boot and maintaining safety for the ABS speed sensor rotor and complete the lower suspension arm attachment at 127 Nm (1,300 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.) to the lower ball joint. Hook the tie rod end to the steering knuckle by attaching the nut along with a new cotter pin while tightening the nut to 60 degrees if required with a torque of 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.). The drive shaft lock nut requires tightening under braking conditions to 294 Nm (3,000 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.) with additional lock cap installation followed by a new cotter pin then re-tightening the lock nut further to 60 degrees. After filling the M/T or ATF fluid as needed the technician should install the front fender apron seal and the front wheel using 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) torque. The last step includes a front wheel alignment check as well as an examination of the ABS speed sensor signal.