SC 300 L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE) (1992)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Front
Removal
Fig. 11 Driveshaft & Related Components.
1.
Remove cotter pin, locknut cap and locknut.
2.
Remove engine undercovers.
3.
Disconnect tie rod and steering knuckle from lower arm.
4.
Loosen attaching bolts securing driveshaft to the differential side gear or center driveshaft assembly, Fig. 11.
5.
Remove driveshaft as follows:
a. Remove lefthand driveshaft by loosening attaching bolts and pulling out driveshaft. When removing the lefthand driveshaft, do not compress
the inboard boot.
b. Remove joint end cover gasket from driveshaft.
c. Remove righthand driveshaft. Drain gear oil, then remove bearing lock bolt. Using suitable pliers, remove snap ring and pull out righthand
driveshaft with the center driveshaft. If the driveshaft cannot be pulled out by hand, gently tap driveshaft out using a suitable hammer.