OEM 2006 Scion xA Axle Shaft

2006 Scion xA Axle Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the axle shaft assembly on 2006 Scion xA?

  A: Begin the front drive shaft repair process by draining manual transaxle oil with a torque of 39 Nm or automatic transaxle fluid with a torque of 25 Nm. Start by removing the front wheel and engine under cover LH before using Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 and a hammer to separate the retaining tab(s). Make sure the staked portion of the nut develops complete looseness to prevent damage to the drive shaft screw. Disengage the front speed sensor through bolt and clip removal then untether it from the steering knuckle while protecting the sensor from harm. The process starts with disconnecting the front stabilizer bar after removing its nut and cushion retainers followed by using Special Service Tool 09628-00011 to disconnect the front Number One suspension lower arm sub-assembly. Use Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to remove the tie rod end sub-assembly while you should disconnect front drive shaft assembly through gentle hammer blows with a plastic-faced hammer to protect the boot and speed sensor rotor. Begin front drive shaft assembly LH removal with Special Service Tools 09520-01010 and 09520-24010 (09520-32040) before using the same method with a brass bar and hammer to remove the front drive shaft assembly RH. Perform this operation while carefully guarding the oil seal and boot. For protection against hub bearing damage fix the front axle assembly LH using Special Service Tool: 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041). Check both the front drive shaft assemblies for joint movements before inspecting the boots for any signs of damage. The disassembly process begins by taking off the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp followed by the front axle inboard joint boot clamp before disconnection of the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint. Disassemble the inboard joint assembly while marking the joints and keeping away from punch techniques for marking. Initiate procedure by removing the drive shaft damper setting clamp along with the front drive shaft damper RH before proceeding with both outboard joint boot clamps and outboard joint boot. Per Special Service Tool: 09950-00020 users should pry off the front drive inboard joint hole snap ring and press out the dust cover. To reassemble the front drive shaft dust cover Left Hand users must utilize Special Service Tool: 09527-10011 to press in the component while installing a new hole snap ring and wrapping the outboard joint shaft spline with vinyl tape before placing the new outboard joint boot and clamps to maintain a grease capacity between 155 to 170 g (5.5 to 6.1 oz.). Install the front drive shaft damper RH followed by the damper setting clamp before putting in the front drive inboard joint assembly while paying attention to matchmarks and applying 125 to 135 g (4.5 to 4.8 oz.) of grease at the standard level. Install the inboard joint boot and clamps followed by a verification of joint play before moving forward with assembly pieces of the front drive shaft assembly LH and RH during which careful attention must be paid to the outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor. You should connect the tie rod end with the front suspension lower arm sub-assembly while following proper torque specifications then install the front stabilizer bar and speed sensor. Fasten a new hub nut according to 216 Nm (2,200 kgf-cm, 159 ft. lbs.) torque while staking it before reinstalling the LH engine under cover and front wheel at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). The necessary front wheel alignment adjustment must take place together with manual transaxle oil or automatic transaxle fluid inspection and ABS speed sensor signal testing.