Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2001)
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13. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
NOTICE: The hub bearing could be damaged it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
14. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH [43420 / 98-68]
a. Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the outboard joint.
b. Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
c. Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
d. Check the boots for damage.
NOTICE: Move the drive shaft assy keeping it level.
15. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
a. Using a screwdriver, disclamp the 2 inboard joint boot clamps.
16. SEPARATE BOOT, FR AXLE INBOARD JOINT
17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSY LH [43040 / 98-68]
a. Place matchmarks on the tripod, inboard and outboard joint shafts.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
b. Remove the inboard joint shaft from the outboard joint shaft.
c. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.