Venza FWD L4-2.7L (1AR-FE) (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Overhaul
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.
2. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 1AR-FE)
(a) Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
3. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)
(a) Using pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp (for 2GR-FE).
5. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the front axle inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the grease from the inboard joint assembly.