Corolla LE Sedan L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (1999)
7. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
8. LH drive shaft: REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
Using a hammer and hub nut wrench, remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
9. RH drive shaft: REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
Using a hub nut wrench, remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
10. REMOVE SNAP RING
Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO TRANSAXLE
a. Install a new snap ring to the inboard joint shaft.
b. Coat the 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 feeling when driving it in.
e. Check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) of play in the axial direction.
f.
Check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
2. CONNECT DRIVE SHAFT TO AXLE HUB