Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

4. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Disconnect the front speed sensor LH (see page ).

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP

6. REMOVE AXLE HUB NUT

7. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

8. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH

9. DISCONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub side.

(b) Push the steering knuckle outward and disconnect the drive shaft from the steering knuckle.

10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the drive shaft. SST: 09520-01010 SST: 09520-24010 09520-32040 NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft.