OEM 2010 Scion xD Axle Shaft

2010 Scion xD Axle Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install the axle shaft assembly on 2010 Scion xD?

  A: Install the front drive shaft assembly by first applying gear oil to the inboard joint spline followed by spline alignment before using a hammer and screwdriver to insert the drive shaft while keeping the front drive shaft hole snap ring cut area facing down so it does not damage the oil seal and inboard joint boot. Repetition of the procedure for the left side will install the right-hand assembly. Finish the installation of the front axle by moving it to position the drive shaft spline correctly with the front axle then inserting it while monitoring the use of adequate force and probing for debris on the speed sensor rotor. Fasten the front lower suspension arm onto the steering knuckle using a new castle nut which needs to be tightened to 98 Nm (1000 kgf-cm, 72 ft-lbf). When the clip holes do not align, apply an additional turn to the nut but not beyond 60 degrees. You should place a new clip on before you join the tie rod end to the steering knuckle through a new castle nut which requires a torque of 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf) along with a fresh cotter pin. When installing the front stabilizer link assembly with its nut use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud when the ball joint starts to turn with the nut and torquing to 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf). The procedure for installing the front speed sensor includes positioning its bolt on the steering knuckle followed by tightening to 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf) torque while preserving the sensor tip cleanliness and its original installation angle before using the same bolt to fasten the speed sensor and flexible hose with a 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf) torque value that must exclude any hose twisting. The drive shaft and axle hub nut threads should be cleaned with a non-residue solvent for a new axle hub nut installation with a 30 mm socket wrench torque of 216 Nm (2203 kgf-cm, 160 ft-lbf). Use a chisel and hammer to caulk the axle hub nut after installation. Torque the front wheel to 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) and proceed to fill the automatic transaxle fluid while conducting leak inspections. When working with manual transaxle the technician should perform oil topping-off service along with an inspection process to verify the absence of fluid leaks. The technician must inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment before installing an engine under cover that requires a 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf) torque setting. They must also check the VSC sensor signal during this process.