OEM 2004 Toyota Sienna Drive Shaft

2004 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to overhaul the front drive shaft on 2004 Toyota Sienna?

  A: You should start the front drive shaft overhaul by draining automatic transaxle fluid and 4WD transfer oil before removing the front wheel and front axle hub LH nut using Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 and a hammer to unstake the nut while applying the brakes. Unscrew the nut that holds the front stabilizer link assembly LH but if the ball joint rotates freely then use a 6mm hexagon wrench to clasp the stud. Detach the bolt and clip from the speed sensor front LH component before using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to separate the tie rod assembly LH. Separate the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH and the front axle assembly LH with a plastic hammer making sure to safeguard the boot and speed sensor rotor from damage. Use Special Service Tool: 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040) to remove the front drive shaft assembly LH without causing harm to the oil seal boot or dust cover. 2WD drivers should detach the front drive shaft assembly RH by removing its drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring along with the bolt. Four-wheel-driver procedures for the LH side should mirror those used on the RH side while completely draining transaxle and transfer oil to stop mixing. Support the hub bearing of the front axle assembly LH through installation of Special Service Tool 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041). Start by checking the front drive shaft assembly LH for both leaks and boot damage. After that, exert plier pressure to remove the inboard joint boot clamp followed by separating the inboard joint boot. Finish by taking out the front drive inboard joint assembly LH yet maintain matchmarks which must be untampered. The first step involves removing both clamps from the front drive shaft damper LH and outboard joint boot before extracting the outboard joint boot and old grease. Move to the front drive shaft LH hole snap ring and dust covers using Special Service Tool: 09950-00020 and a press until removal is complete then proceed to extract the front drive shaft bearing from 2WD types using Special Service Tool: 09527-10011. The installation process requires Special Service Tool: 09710-30021 (09710-03141) and a steel plate to complete the task where you must install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring while putting the front drive shaft bearing. Secure the dust covers and outboard joint boot by using Special Service Tool: 09521-24010 to clamp the pieces then verify the clearance measures under 0.8 mm (0.031 inch). Position the front drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH by using an appropriate snap ring expander on the shaft snap ring to guarantee alignment. The inboard joint boot of the front axle requires installation with the clamp while making relevant adjustments to the clearance. Check the front drive shaft assembly LH for boot damage and play before installing it with a coating of ATF on the spline. Position the splines correctly. The bearing bracket hole snap ring and bolt should be installed to their correct torque specification during the assembly of the front drive shaft assembly RH. Proceeding with installation requires front axle assembly LH and front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH as well as tie rod assembly LH, speed sensor front LH, and front stabilizer link assembly LH together with component torque specifications followed by front axle hub LH nut and front wheel installation and automatic transaxle fluid and transfer oil addition for 4WD types followed by fluid level inspection and front wheel alignment check.