Tacoma Extra Cab Limited 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2000)
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c. With applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
Torque: 235 Nm (2,400 kgf-cm, 174 ft. lbs.)
4. w/ Freewheel hub: REMOVE FREE WHEEL HUB
a. Remove the free wheel hub.
b. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
c. Remove the spacer.
5. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, disconnect the drive shaft.
HINT: When it is difficult to disconnect the drive shaft, tap in a screwdriver between differential tube/differential carrier and drive shaft.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
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Before installation, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
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Using SST and a hammer, strike the inboard joint into the differential. At that time, strike the snags evenly to avoid snags deformation.
SST 09631-10030
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After installation, check that the drive shaft cannot be pulled out by hand.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover of the drive shaft.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint tulip.
