Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.
2. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
HINT: Perform the same procedures as for the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp.
4. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the front axle inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the grease from the inboard joint assembly.
(b) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft.
NOTE: Do not use a punch for the marks.
(c) Remove the inboard joint assembly from the outboard joint shaft.
(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.