Tacoma 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
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a. Remove the free wheel hub.
b. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
c. Remove the spacer.
5. Disconnect drive shaft. Using a brass bar and hammer, disconnect the drive shaft
Removal Hint: When it is difficult to disconnect the drive shaft, tap in a screwdriver between differential tube/differential carrier and drive shaft.
Installation Hint: Before installation, set the snap ring opening side facing downward. Using SST 09631-10030 and a hammer, strike the inboard
joint into the differential. At that time, strike the snags evenly to avoid snags deformation. Check that the drive shaft cannot be pull out by hand
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover of the drive shaft.
6. Disconnect lower suspension arm.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque to 152 Nm (112 ft. lbs.)
b. Using SST 09628-62011, disconnect the lower suspension arm.
Installation Hint: Face the cotter pin hole of the lower ball joint forward.