OEM Scion xD Axle Shaft

Scion xD Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

• Axle Assembly, Passenger Side
  43410-52250
  Q: How to remove and replace the axle shaft assembly on Scion xD?

  A:

  Start the front drive shaft assembly removal process by removing the engine under cover then drained fluid from either the automatic transaxle system or manual transaxle system. You will need Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 together with a hammer to detach the staked front axle hub nut while operating on the front wheel. Stand the threads of the drive shaft safe from damage. You need to disassemble the front Speed Sensor by removing its bolt along with the flexible hose under strict caution to avoid contamination to the sensor or any deviation from its installed position. Start the Shock Absorber stabilizer link removal using a socket hexagon wrench 6 if required. The tie rod end requires removal of the cast wood pin and warehouse nut followed by Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 (spacer B) installation to the threaded section before separating it from the front axle assembly using Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 09961-02010 to prevent ball joint dust cover and front disc brake dust cover damage. Proceed to remove the front lower suspension arm by first removing the clip and castle nut before installing Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 (spacer B) to the lower ball joint followed by separation from the front axle assembly without causing dust cover damage. The front axle assembly separation requires either a plastic hammer strike to disengage the drive shaft end or a brass bar as an alternate method before pushing the front axle out with proper suspension of the drive shaft. The mechanic should use Special Service Tool: 09520-01010 09520-24010 to carefully remove the LH front drive shaft assembly while maintaining the integrity of the oil seal and inboard joint boot followed by extraction of the RH front drive shaft assembly with a screwdriver and hammer under identical protection measures. Before fixing the front axle assembly apply Special Service Tools 09608-02021, 09608-16042, 09608-02041 to support the hub bearing because it could be damaged from the vehicle's weight on its own.
• Axle Assembly, Driver Side
  43420-52250
  Q: How to install the axle shaft assembly on Scion xD?

  A:

  The front drive shaft installation process starts by applying gear oil to the inboard joint spline followed by spline alignment and drive shaft insertion using a screwdriver and hammer to position it while keeping the front drive shaft hole snap ring cut area pointing downward; performed this task while preventing damage to both oil seal and inboard joint boot until full securement verification. Complete the installation repetition for the right-side hand side. The technician needs to slide the front axle forward until the drive shaft spline lines up with the axle and then insert the shaft. The technician should avoid pressing beyond essential limits to protect the outboard joint boot from damage and check that foreign elements stay off the Speed Sensor rotor. Before tightening the installation of the front lower suspension arm to the steering knuckle use a new castle nut, then apply torque of 98 Nm (1000 kgf-cm, 72 ft-lbf). In case the clip holes are misaligned add a max additional turn of up to 60 degrees. Begin by installing a new clip followed by the tie rod end mounting onto the steering knuckle through a new castle nut that requires a torque of 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf) and completion with a new cotter pin. The front stabilizer link assembly requires installation with the nut while using a socket hexagon wrench 6 to stabilize the stud when the ball joint rotates with the nut. Torque the nut to 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf). Screw in the front speed sensor onto the steering knuckle by torquing the bolt to 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf). The sensor tip and installation portion must remain clean of foreign matter because installation should not deviate from its original angle. After this, place the flexible hose and speed sensor on the bolt and torque it to 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf) while avoiding twisting. The threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut require cleaning with non-residue solvent before installing a new axle hub nut with a 30 mm socket wrench that needs to be torqued to 216 Nm (2203 kgf-cm, 160 ft-lbf). A chisel and hammer should be used to caulk the axle hub nut. The procedure requires installation of the front wheel at 103 Nm tension followed by automatic transaxle fluid addition and leak inspection after which manual transaxle oil checks for leaks before conducting front wheel alignment inspection and adjustment prior to engine under cover installation with a 5.0 Nm torque and ABS sensor signal verification.