OEM Toyota Echo Axle Shaft

Toyota Echo Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

• Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side
  43420-52061
  Q: How to service and repair the axle shaft on Toyota Echo?

  A:

  Service and repairs for the axle shaft begin with checking outboard joint play followed by checking inboard joint thrust movement and examining radial inboard joint play and inspecting the boots for damage. Dislamping of the two inboard joint boot clamps with a screwdriver allows sliding the boot toward the outboard joint while documenting matchmarks on the inboard joint shaft and tripod without using holes. First detach the inboard joint shaft from the outboard joint shaft then use a snap ring expander to extract the snap ring followed by mark placement on the outboard joint shaft and tripod before hitting the tripod with a brass bar and hammer without touching the roller part. The first step involves taking off the inboard joint boot and two clamps while for the RH drive shaft the dynamic damper needs to be detached by loosening its clamp. Use a side cutter on the two outboard joint boot clamps to detach the outboard joint boot but avoid breaking apart the outboard joint structure. Special Service Tool: 09950-00020 with a press needs to be used to take the inboard joint shaft dust cover out. To reassemble the system, install a new dust cover onto the inboard joint shaft through a press operation after which temporarily mount the boots and clamps and dynamic damper onto the RH drive shaft by securing the outboard joint shaft spline with vinyl tape for protection. Start installing by placing new clamps on the new outboard joint boot and installing them and following with the new clamp on the dynamic damper then installing it before installing the new clamps on the new inboard joint boot. The assembly procedure for the tripod starts by orienting its beveled side of the tripod axial spline against the outboard joint while aligning matchmarks before tapping it with a brass bar and hammer into the outboard joint shaft. Then proceed with installing a new snap ring using a snap ring expander. The assembly procedure requires boot kit grease to be inserted into the outboard joint and boot space until the outboard joint reaches a grease capacity between 155 g (5.5 oz.) and 170 g (6.0 oz.). Place the inboard joint grease from the boot kit up to 125-135 g (4.4 - 4.8 oz.) then synchronize matchmarks before you install the outboard joint to inboard joint shaft while installing the boot on the inboard joint shaft temporarily. Install the boot clamps on both boots while verifying the boots exist properly in the shaft grooves and stay at normal drive shaft length. Proceed to lock inboard joint boot clamps with a screwdriver and secure outboard joint boot clamps and tighten the big clamp with Special Service Tool: 09521-24010 until a 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) or smaller clearance is reached. Avoid overtightening with Special Service Tool: 09240-00020. To set the distance of the RH dynamic damper clamp use a screwdriver for final lockup at 427.6 plus or minus 2.0 mm (16.835 plus or minus 0.079 inch). Determine if the drive shaft works correctly as the last step.
• Axle Assembly, Front Passenger Side
  43410-52061
  Q: How to remove and install the axle shaft on Toyota Echo?

  A:

  Start the axle shaft removal process by using Special Service Tool 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041) for hub bearing support whenever vehicle weight needs support. The ABS speed sensor rotor serration needs proper attention because removal of the axle hub begins with drive shaft separation. The process to replace the axle shaft starts by removing the front wheel and draining gear oil (M/T) or ATF (A/T). The drive shaft lock nut can be unstaked using Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 while you apply brakes and hit it with a hammer. The next step requires removal of the clip followed by the nut to disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower suspension arm using Special Service Tool: 09628-00011 (09628-00030, 09628-00040, 09628-00050). Loosen the tie rod end from the steering knuckle by first breaking the cotter pin and nut before using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. You can detach the drive shaft from its position on the axle hub by using a plastic hammer in a way which protects both the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor. The drive shaft removal process requires Special Service Tool: 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040) to eliminate damage to dust cover and oil seal. Begin drive shaft installation by adding a new snap ring to the inboard joint shaft which should be coated with gear oil while its opening faces the downward direction. To install the drive shaft first tap the snap ring with a brass bar and a hammer while verifying that its axial play measures within 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 inches) without the shaft being able to come off by hand. To connect the drive shaft with the axle hub maintain attention to preventing boot and ABS speed sensor rotor damage. The tie rod end requires a 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs) torque for installation while using a new cotter pin and optional additional nut tightening. Connect the lower suspension arm to the steering knuckle using a nut then tighten it to 98 Nm (1,000 kgf-cm, 72 ft. lbs.) before adding a new clip followed by an additional tightening if necessary. Set the new drive shaft lock nut while maintaining brake pressure then torque it to 216 Nm along with chiseling and hammering it for staking purposes. The service technician will install the front wheel with 103 Nm torque and also do a front wheel alignment check. For ABS-equipped vehicles they must check the ABS speed sensor signal.