Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
7. Remove LH drive shaft.
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the drive shaft.
Installation Note:
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Coat gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.
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Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
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Whether or not the inboard joint shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by the sound or feeling when driving it in.
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After installation:
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check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch). of play in the axial direction.
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check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft.
8. Remove RH drive shaft.
a. Remove the bearing lock bolt.
[Torque: 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)]
b. Using pliers, remove the snap ring and drive shaft.
Installation Note: Coat gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.
9. Install in reverse order of removal, noting the torque specifications in brackets [ ].
10. After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (ABS equipped) and front wheel alignment.