Camry Wagon V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L DOHC (3VZ-FE) (1993)
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Using pliers, remove the snap ring, and pull out the drive shaft.
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY
1. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
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Check to see that there is no play in the inboard and outboard joints.
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Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
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Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
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Check the boot for damage.
2. DISCONNECT CENTER DRIVE SHAFT OR SIDE GEAR SHAFT
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Using SST, remove the six bolts and three washers, and disconnect the center drive shaft or side gear shaft from the drive shaft.
SST 09923-00020
NOTICE: Do not compress the inboard boot
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Remove the joint end cover gasket from the drive shaft.
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Use bolts, nuts and washers to keep the inboard joint together.
NOTICE: Tighten the bolts by hand to avoid scratching the flange surface.