Toyota Sequoia (2005). Manual - part 760

SA24M–03

F06646

F07259

W03190

Matchmarks

F06647

SST

F06648

SST

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

SA–33

3029

DISASSEMBLY

1.

CHECK DRIVE SHAFT

(a)

Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the out-
board joint.

(b)

Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thrust direction.

(c)

Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the radial
direction of the inboard joint.

(d)

Check the boots for damage.

2.

REMOVE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMPS

(a)

Using pliers, pinch the claws to compress the large in-
board joint boot clamp and remove it.

(b)

Using a side cutter, cut the small inboard joint boot clamp
and remove it.

(c)

Using a side cutter, cut the 2 outboard joint boot clamps
and remove them.

3.

REMOVE INBOARD JOINT SHAFT FROM OUTBOARD
JOINT SHAFT

(a)

Place matchmarks on the inboard and outboard joint
shafts.

NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(b)

Using a snap ring expander, pull out the outboard joint
shaft while expanding the snap ring.

4.

REMOVE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD JOINT BOOTS

5.

REMOVE DUST SEAL

Using SST and a press, remove the dust seal.

SST

09950–00020

6.

REMOVE DUST COVER

Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover.

SST

09950–00020

SA14H–06

F06649

W03195

Inboard Joint Boot

Outboard Joint Boot

Vinyl Tape

W03218

Matchmarks

F06650

SA–34

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

3030

REASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL DUST COVER

Using a screwdriver and hammer, install a new dust cover.
2.

INSTALL DUST SEAL

Using a screwdriver and hammer, install a new dust seal.

3.

TEMPORARILY INSTALL OUTBOARD AND INBOARD
JOINT BOOTS AND NEW BOOT CLAMPS

HINT:

Before installing the boots, wrap the spline of the out-
board joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from
bearing damaged.

Before installing the boots, place 3 new clamps to the
small boot ends and large boot end (outboard joint side).

4.

INSTALL INBOARD JOINT SHAFT TO OUTBOARD
JOINT SHAFT

Align the matchmarks placed before disassembly, and using a
snap ring expander, put in the inboard joint shaft while expand-
ing the snap ring.
5.

INSTALL BOOT TO OUTBOARD JOINT

Before assembling the boot, pack the outboard joint and boot
with grease in the boot kit.

Grease capacity (Color = Black):
205 – 225 g (7.23 – 7.94 oz.)

6.

INSTALL BOOT TO INBOARD JOINT SHAFT

(a)

Pack the inboard joint and boot with grease in the boot kit.
Grease capacity (Color = Black):
190 – 210 g (6.70 – 7.41 oz.)

(b)

Temporarily install the boot to the inboard joint shaft.

7.

CHECK DRIVE SHAFT LENGTH

(a)

Make sure that the 2 boots are on the shaft groove.

(b)

Make sure that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted
when the drive shaft is at standard length.
Drive shaft standard length:
523.5 

±

 2.0 mm (20.610 

±

 0.079 in.)

8.

INSTALL LARGE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP TO
INBOARD JOINT SHAFT BOOT

(a)

Place the large inboard joint boot clamp.

F07260

F07256

SST

F07257

SST

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SA–35

3031

(b)

Using pliers, compress the clamp and attach the claws.

9.

INSTALL OTHER BOOT CLAMPS TO BOTH BOOTS

(a)

Secure the clamp onto the boot.

(b)

Place SST onto the clamp.
SST

09521–24010

(c)

Tighten the SST so that the clamp is pinched.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the SST.

(d)

Using SST, adjust the clearance of the clamp.
SST

09240–00020

Clearance: 1.0 – 1.5 mm (0.039 – 0.059 in.)

10.

CHECK DRIVE SHAFT (See page 

SA–33

)

SA14I–10

SA–36

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

3032

INSTALLATION

1.

INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO DIFFERENTIAL

(a)

Install a new snap ring to the inboard joint shaft.

(b)

Apply gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.

(c)

Set the snap ring with opening side facing downward.

(d)

Using a brass bar and hammer, install the drive shaft.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
HINT:
Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feel-
ing when driving.
(e)

Check that there is 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in.) of play in the axial direction.

(f)

Check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.

2.

LH drive shaft:
INSTALL LH SHOCK ABSORBER (See page 

SA–70

)

3.

CONNECT DRIVE SHAFT TO STEERING KNUCKLE

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boots and dust seal.
4.

CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER BALL JOINT

(a)

Connect the lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint.

(b)

Install the nut and a new cotter pin.

If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60

°

.

HINT:
Face the hole for the cotter pin forward.

Torque: 140 N·m (1,450 kgf·cm, 103 ft·lbf)

5.

INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT

(a)

While applying brakes, install the nut.
Torque: 235 N·m (2,400 kgf·cm, 173 ft·lbf)

(b)

Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.

If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60

°.

6.

FILL DIFFERENTIAL WITH HYPOID GEAR OIL (See page 

SA–38

)

7.

INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

8.

INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)