OEM 2009 Toyota Avalon Axle Shaft

2009 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the axle shaft assembly LH and RH on 2009 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The installation of the LH front drive shaft assembly requires ATF lubrication of the inboard joint shaft assembly spline before alignment followed by brass-bar hammering from the side to ensure the snap ring opening points downwards and to prevent damage to the dust cover boot and oil seal as well as maintaining assembly level orientation. To install the front drive shaft assembly RH apply ATF to the spline then place the assembly while using a screwdriver to install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring with a torque of 32 Nm (330 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf) which should be carried out while avoiding boot and oil seal damage. Combine the matched positions on the front drive shaft assembly LH as you slot it against the front axle hub sub-assembly LH with precautions for boot and speed sensor rotor damage. Place the bolt and two nuts onto the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH lower ball joint before torquing it to 75 Nm (765 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf). To install the tie rod end sub-assembly LH on the steering knuckle use a nut which needs torquing to 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf) and follow by installing a new cotter pin then continuing to snug up the nut by up to 60 degrees if the holes show misalignment. After securing the front steering knuckle with a bolt torqued to 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf), inspect for foreign matter on the sensor to prevent damage before attaching the flexible hose and speed sensor along with their bolt to the shock absorber with a proper sensor position on the knuckle using a torque of 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf). It is necessary to secure the front stabilizer link assembly LH by installing a nut that gets tightened to 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf). Keep the stud in place using a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to prevent the ball joint from turning while tightening the nut. A clean-up of the drive shaft and axle hub nut threads with non-residue solvent will be followed by a new axle hub LH nut installation using a 30 mm socket wrench to the specified torque of 294 Nm (3,000 kgf-cm, 217 ft-lbf). A chisel and hammer tool will be used to stake the nut. The front wheel installation requires 103 Nm of torque (1,050 kgf-cm and 76 ft-lbf), followed by automatic transaxle fluid addition and checking its state. Inspection of the front wheel alignment should be followed by installation of the engine under cover LH before testing speed sensor signals.