Sienna FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Overhaul
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH CLAMP
(a) Using pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp, as shown in the illustration.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH CLAMP
(a) Remove the front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp using the same procedures as for the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp.
3. SEPARATE FR AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the grease from the inboard joint.
(b) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint shaft assembly and outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch for the marks.
(c) Remove the inboard joint shaft assembly from the outboard joint shaft.