Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
Front Drive Shaft
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel.
Torque to 1 10 Nm (83 ft. lbs.)
2. Drain differential oil.
3. w/o Free wheel hub: remove drive shaft lock nut.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap.
b. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
c. While apply the brakes, remove the lock nut.
Torque to 235 Nm (174 ft. lbs.)
4. w/ Free wheel hub: remove free wheel hub.