OEM 2008 Toyota Prius Axle Shaft

2008 Toyota Prius Axle Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to reassemble the axle shaft on 2008 Toyota Prius?

  A: Reassemble the front drive shaft by placing Special Service Tool: 09527-10011 with a press to set a new LH front drive shaft dust cover over the inboard joint end without causing any deformation. Use the identical assembly method for the front drive shaft portion on the RH side. Install the new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH before securing the outboard joint with protective tape. Proceed to place the No. 2 outboard joint boot clamp LH on top of the outboard joint boot and another outboard joint boot clamp LH in that order. Apply a specified amount of 112 to 122 g (4.0 to 4.3 oz.) grease to the joint before placing the boot in its groove with no grease in the groove. Situate the front drive shaft in a vise which contains two aluminum plates but avoid excessive tightening force and proceed to set and lightly tighten Special Service Tool: 09521-24010 to push the outboard joint on until its clearance measures below 0.8 mm (0.031 in.). Verify clearance using Special Service Tool: 09240-00020. Rephrase the same process for the front axle outboard joint boot clamp on the left-hand side. The front drive shaft damper RH needs to be installed onto the outboard joint LH using a standard spacing of 427 plus or minus 2.0 mm (16.81 plus or minus 0.079 in.) while also staking the drive shaft damper clamp before installing the LH inboard joint assembly with new parts that require matchmark alignment during installation at which time the tripod joint should be driven in with a brass bar and hammer but not striking the roller portion. Add 125 to 135 g (4.4 to 4.8 oz.) of grease to both the inboard joint and outboard joint boot before putting the inboard joint free of grease into its slots. Secure the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp LH using one touch or hook type clamp while avoiding boot deformation or scratching. Check the front drive shaft assembly LH for proper size standards and evaluate its joint flexibility before checking for any boot joint cracks or leakage during a level inspection process.