Toyota 4Runner: Disassembly

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Drivetrain / Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft / Front Drive Shaft Assembly / Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Hold the drive shaft lightly in a vise between aluminum plates.

(b) Using pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.

HINT:

Perform the same procedures as for the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp.

3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT SET

(a) Place matchmarks on the tripod and the inboard and outboard joint shafts.

Text in Illustration

Matchmark

NOTICE:

Do not punch the marks.

(b) Remove the inboard joint from the outboard joint shaft.

(d) Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.

Text in Illustration

Matchmark

NOTICE:

Do not punch the marks.

(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod from the drive shaft.

NOTICE:

Do not tap the roller.

5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the outboard joint boot clamps.

HINT:

If the outboard joint boot clamps that have been replaced are installed to the drive shaft, use a side cutter to remove them.

6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using pliers, remove the boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.

7. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

8. REMOVE SHAFT SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.

9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER

(a) Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover.

SST: 09950-00020

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