Drivetrain

Inspection

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Keep the drive shaft level while handling it.


(a) Check if there is excessive play in the outboard joint.

(b) Check if the inboard joint shaft slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

(c) Check if there is excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint shaft.

(d) Check the boots for damage.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.