Highlander 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
(a) Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTE: Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
17. SECURE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, secure the front axle hub bearing.
SST: 09608-16042
09608-02021
09608-02041
NOTE: The hub bearing may be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft
removed. If it is necessary to place the vehicle's weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
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Set the shaft snap ring with the opening facing down.
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Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, or oil seal.
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Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
(a) Install the front drive shaft assembly RH.
(b) Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring and bolt.
Torque: 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf)