OEM 2009 Toyota Yaris Axle Shaft

2009 Toyota Yaris Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the axle shaft assembly on 2009 Toyota Yaris?

  A: First apply ATF for automatics or gear oil for manuals onto the inboard joint spline then align the joint splines for drive shaft installation using a screwdriver combined with a hammer while checking that the forward-facing cut area of the front drive inboard joint hole snap ring points downward to safeguard the inboard joint boot and oil seal. Installments of the right-hand side replicate the steps used for the left-hand side. After that install the automatic transmission case protector by tightening 2 bolts at 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf). Insert the drive shaft through the front axle after obtaining proper spline alignment but stop before necessary and verify that no foreign material exists on the speed sensor rotor. The installation of the front lower suspension arm onto the steering knuckle requires a new castle nut that receives 98 Nm (1,000 kgf-cm, 72 ft-lbf) torque while an additional up to 60 degrees turn of the nut can help if the clip holes have misalignment. A new clip must be installed before inserting the front stabilizer link assembly using a 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf) torque. In this process employ a socket hexagon wrench 6 to keep the stud steady if the ball joint moves with the nut. Use a new castle nut to attach the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle before torqueing it to 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf) then insert a new cotter pin. Place the front speed sensor on the steering knuckle and use an 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf) torque setting for the bolt while making sure the sensor tip faces its original installation angle without twisting. After that, attach the flexible hose and speed sensor with a 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf) torque setting and avoid applying any cable rotation during installation. Screw in a new axle hub nut using a 30 mm socket wrench that should be tightened to 216 Nm (2,203 kgf-cm, 160 ft-lbf) while hammering and striking it with a chisel. The installation procedure includes connecting the front wheel with 103 Nm (cable torque 1,050 kgf-cm and 76 ft-lbf) while also attaching the negative battery terminal cable with 5.4 Nm (torque 55 kgf-cm and 48 inch pounds). Task 1 requires adding automatic transaxle fluid when working with automatic transaxles or transaxle oil with manual transaxles while inspecting fluid leakage and performing a front wheel alignment check. Test the ABS sensor signal when working with vehicles that have ABS.