Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly LH with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
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Set the shaft snap ring with the opening facing down.
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Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, or oil seal.
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Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
(a) Install the front drive shaft assembly RH.
(b) Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring and bolt.
Torque: 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
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Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
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Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
5. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH
6. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
7. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
HINT:
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Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
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Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.