Installation
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with ATF.
(b) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
- Set the snap ring with the opening facing downward.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot or dust cover.
HINT:
Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be confirmed from the sound or feeling when tapping in the shaft.
2. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
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3. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
160 N·m {1631 kgf·cm, 118 ft·lbf}
4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
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6. INSTALL FRONT GREASE HUB CAP
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7. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
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8. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
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9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque:
for aluminum wheel :
103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}
for steel wheel :
112 N·m {1142 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf}
10. CHECK FRONT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Check the front speed sensor signal (See page
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.