Solara Coupe V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2008)
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the axle hub.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
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Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
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Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
13. FIX FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Fix the front axle hub sub-assembly LH
SST: 09608-16042
09608-02021
09608-02041
NOTE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft
removed.