Prius L4-1.5L (1NZ-FXE) (Hybrid) (2003)
6. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 142 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 105 ft. lbs.)
7. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
8. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using SST, remove the drive shaft.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal and dust cover.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
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Apply gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surfaces.
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Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring with its opening side facing downward.
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Whether inboard joint shaft is in contact with pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feeling.
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After installation, check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) of play in the axial direction.
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After installation, check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order removal.
HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.