OEM 2008 Toyota Prius Axle Shaft

2008 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the axle shaft assembly and related components on the LH and RH sides on 2008 Toyota Prius?

  A: Install the LH front drive shaft assembly by applying ATF to the inboard joint spline before inserting a front drive shaft while facing the snap ring cut area downward with a brass bar and hammer; check installation security by sound or brass bar reaction force and install the front fender apron seal. The RH side calls for the same front drive shaft dust cover installation as previously instructed. To insert the front axle assembly LH while aligning its spline with the front drive shaft, exert barely enough force to the front axle to prevent excessive outward movement while inspecting for foreign matter without harming the oil seal, front drive shaft LH boot or speed sensor rotor. The front suspension arm sub-assembly lower LH should be placed downward then fitted with a front lower ball joint before tightening the bolt and 2 nuts until achieving 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf). The steps for installing the front tie rod end sub-assembly LH begin with connecting it to the steering knuckle through the castle nut while following the clip hole realignment process after achieving 60 degrees additional rotation beyond the specified 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf) torque. A new clip is then installed. Connect the front speed sensor LH to the steering knuckle by installing the wire followed by the flexible hose clamp then applying a bolt torque of 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf), while keeping the sensor tip undamaged and the wire untwisted. Apply a non-residue solvent to clean threaded drive shaft and axle hub nut parts before tightening a new hub nut with a 30 mm socket wrench to achieve 216 Nm (2,200 kgf-cm, 159 ft-lbf) torque followed by chisel hammer staking of the hub nut. To complete the procedure install the front wheel while applying 103Nm torque (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf). Additionally add the transaxle oil then check the transaxle oil and front wheel alignment alongside testing the ABS speed sensor signal.