Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Front Drive; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; GSP Cv Axle; Axle Shaft; Shaft Assembly, Front Drive, Driver Side; CV Axle Assembly
Position: Driver Side
Replaces: 43420-48080
Part Name Code: 43420
Item Weight: 18.80 Pounds
Item Dimensions: 31.0 x 5.3 x 5.2 inches
Condition: New
Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
SKU: 43420-48081
Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's
factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Toyota Highlander Submodels:
Base, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
2002 Toyota Highlander Axle Shaft
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2002 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers
Q: How to overhaul the axle shaft assembly on 2002 Toyota Highlander?
A: The first steps for axle shaft overhaul include draining automatic transaxle fluid and then taking off the front wheel. Begin the axle hub LH nut removal procedure by using Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 along with a hammer to unstake the nut before applying brakes to remove the locking function. The speed sensor front LH needs service by removing its bolt followed by disconnection of wire and hose from the shock absorber. Employ a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to unwind the ball joint if it spins with the nut. You can detach the tie rod assembly LH by first removing its nut and cotter pin and then using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 on the steering knuckle. The front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No. 1 LH requires removing a bolt together with two nuts to detach itself from the lower ball joint. Apply a plastic hammer while separating the front axle assembly LH from the drive shaft through maintaining safety to the boot and speed sensor rotor. Separate the front drive shaft assembly LH through a combination of front fender epron seal LH removal and Special Service Tool usage which includes 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040) and their correct application. To work on the front drive shaft assembly RH begin by removing its snap ring with pliers then take out the bolt and front drive shaft RH from the bearing bracket using a brass bar and hammer for detachment from the transaxle while protecting the dust cover and oil seal from damage. Fix the front axle assembly LH while supporting it with Special Service Tool: 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041) if damage prevention to the hub bearing is required. The LH front drive shaft assembly requires evaluation for outboard joint play and inboard joint smooth movement and to investigate any damage on the boots. Mount the drive shaft in a soft vise then apply a hexagon wrench to remove the six hexagon bolts and three joint washers until keeping the inboard boot from compression. The procedures must be executed identically for the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly LH followed by the front drive shaft LH hole snap ring removal and both LH and RH dust cover uninstallation step. Remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp and front drive shaft cross groove joint sub-assembly LH by using Special Service Tool: 097201-10011 (09726-00031) and maintaining matchmarks alignment. Install the front axle inboard joint cover LH through application of FIPG: Part No. 08826-00801 and THREE BOND 1121 or equivalent before applying correct torque values to each component of the front drive shaft bearing, dust cover, and boot. The final stage includes installing both the front drive shaft assemblies LH and RH while properly aligning the components and applying specified torque recommendations for the front axle hub LH nut and front wheels before proceeding with testing automatic transaxle fluid levels and aligning the front wheels and inspecting the ABS speed sensor signal.