suspension TOYOTA CAMRY V20 1986 Service Information

REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT
(See page FA±28)
1. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK NUT CAP AND LOCK
NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock nut cap.
(b) Loosen the bearing lock nut while depressing the
brake pedal.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
3. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod end.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09628±62011
5. LOOSEN SIX BOLTS HOLDING DRIVE SHAFT TO
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OR CENTER DRIVE
SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft or center
drive shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch to mark the matchmarks.
Use paint, etc.
(b) Using SST, loosen the six hexagon bolts while depressing the
brake pedal.
SST 09043±88010
HINT: Do not remove the bolts, finger tighten them not to drop
down the drive shaft.
NOTICE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is
subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving
the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if
it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight
on the hub bearing, first support it with SST. .
SST 09608±16041 (09608±02020,09608±02040)
4. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM LOWER
ARM
Remove the two bolts and disconnect the steering
knuckle from the lower arm.
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6. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT (LH drive shaft)
(a) Remove the six bolts and three washers, and remove the
LH drive shaft carefully.
NOTICE: When moving the drive shaft, do not compress the in-
board boot so that the inside bails might be dropped out.
(b) Remove the joint end cover gasket from the drive shaft.
(RH drive shaft)
(a) Drain out the gear oil.
(b) Remove the bearing lock bolt.
(c) Using pliers, remove the snap ring, and pull out
the drive shaft with the center drive shaft. (c) Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive
shaft from axle hub.
NOTICE: Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to pro-
tect it from damage.
(d) Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the
vehicle, and separate the drive shaft from the
axle hub.
HINT: If the drive shaft could not be pulled out,
using a brass bar and a hammer, tap out the drive
shaft.
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7. (LH SIDE)
DRAIN OUT GEAR OIL
8. (LH SIDE)
REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT FROM TRANSAXLE
(a) In order to install the side gear shaft, push the side gear
shaft to the differential.
Measure and note the distance between the trans-
axle case and the side gear shaft.
(b) Using SST, drive out the side gear shaft.
SST 09520±32012
9. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL
SEAL
(a) Using SST, pull out the oil seal from the case.
SST 09308±00010
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal.
SST LH side
09223±15010
HINT: Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
SST RH side
09316±60010 (09316±00010)
HINT: Coat the oil seal lip with MP
grease.
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DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT DRIVE
SHAFT
(See page FA±28)
1. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check to see that there is no play in the inboard and
outboard joints.
(b) Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in
the thrust direction.
(e) Check to see that there is no play in the radial direction
of the inboard joint.
W Check the damage of boot.
2. (RH DRIVE SHAFT)
DISCONNECT CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Using SST, remove the six bolts and three washers,
and disconnect the center drive shaft from the RH
drive shaft.
SST 09923±00020
NOTICE: Do not compress the inboard boot.
(b) Remove the joint end cover gasket from the drive
shaft.
3. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMPS
(a) Using soft jaws, clamp the inboard joint in the vise.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the vise too tight not to damage the
inboard joint.
4. DISASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT
(a) Using a punch and a hammer, place the matchmarks
on the shaft and inner race. (b) Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint
boot clamps.
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ASSEMBLY OF DRIVE SHAFT
(See page FA±28)
1. INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT AND NEW BOOT
CLAMP
HINT: Before installing the boot, wrap vinyl tape around
the spline of the shaft to prevent damaging the boot.
Temporarily install the boot and a new clamp to the out±
board joint. 5. REMOVE BOOTS
(a) Remove the inboard joint boot and outboard joint boot.
(b) Check the inside and outside of the boots for damage.(d) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the in-
board joint from inboard joint cover.
NOTICE: When lifting the inboard joint, hold onto the
inner race and outer race.
(c) Using SST, an extension bar and a press, remove
the inboard joint from the drive shaft.
SST 09726±10010 (09726±00030) (b) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap
ring.
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4. ASSEMBLE NEW INBOARD JOINT COVER
(a) Apply seal packing to the inboard joint cover as shown in the
illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826±00801, THREE BOND
1121 or equivalent
HINT: Avoid applying an excess amount to the surface. 3. INSTALL NEW BOOT CLAMPS AND INBOARD JOINT
BOOT
Temporarily install the two new boot clamps and in-
board joint.
(b) Align the bolt holes of the cover with those of the
inboard joint, then insert the hexagon bolts.
(c) Using a plastic hammer to tap the rim of the in-
board joint cover into place. Do this in the order
shown, and repeat several times. 2. ASSEMBLE BOOT TO OUTBOARD JOINT
Before assembling the boot, pack in grease.
HINT: Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
Grease capacity: 120 ± 130 g (0.26 0.29 Ib)
(d) Use bolts, nuts and washers to keep the inboard
joint together.
NOTICE: Tighten the bolts by hand to avoid scratch-
ing the flange surface.
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5. ASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT
(a) Align the nnatchmarks placed before disassembly.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the inboard joint
onto the drive shaft.
NOTICE: Make sure that the brass bar is touching the inner
race, and not the cage.
(c) Remove the bolts, nuts and washers.
7. ASSEMBLE BOOT CLAMPS TO BOTH BOOTS
(a) Be sure the boot is on the shaft groove.
(b) Insure that the boot is not stretched or contracted when
the drive shaft is at standard length.
Drive shaft length: 406 mm (15.98 in.) 6. ASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT TO INBOARD
JOINT
Pack in grease to the inboard tulip and boot.
HINT: Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
Grease capacity: 90 ± 100 g (0.20 ± 0.22 Ib)(d) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
NOTICE: Work carefully not to come off the outer race.
(c) Bend the band and lock it as shown.
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8. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check to see that there is no play in the inboard joint
and outboard joint.
(b) Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in
the thrust direction.
DISASSEMBLY OF CENTER DRIVE
SHAFT
1. REMOVE DUST COVERS
(a) Using a press, press out the transaxle side dust cover.
ASSEMBLY OF SIDE GEAR SHAFT
1. INSTALL DUST COVER
Using a press, press in the dust cover.
2. INSTALL SNAP RING
DISASSEMBLY OF SIDE GEAR SHAFT
1. REMOVE SNAP RING
Using pliers, remove the snap ring.
2. REMOVE DUST COVER
Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the dust
cover.
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ASSEMBLY OF CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Install the snap ring to the center drive shaft.
(b) Using a press and extension bar, press in the bearing.(b) Using SST and a press, press out the drive shaft
side dust cover.
SST 09950±00020
3. REMOVE BEARING
(a) Using a press, press out the bearing.
(b) Remove the snap ring. 2. REMOVE SNAP RING
Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(c) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
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INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT
1. INSTALL SIDE GEAR SHAFT
(a) Insure that a new snap ring is positioned securely in the
groove of the side gear shaft.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the drive shaft
until it makes contact with the pinion shaft.
HINT:
wBefore installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring
opening side facing downward.
wWhether or not the side gear shaft is making contact
with the pinion shaft can be known by the sound or
feeling when driving it in.
2. CHECK INSTALLATION OF SIDE GEAR SHAFT
(a) Check that the side gear shaft will not come out by try-
ing to pull it completely out by hand.
(b) Push the side gear shaft to the differential and measure
the distance between the side gear shaft and the
transaxle case. Check that the distance between the
two is the same as the measurement taken before re-
moving the side gear shaft.
3. PACK IN GREASE TO SIDE GEAR SHAFT
Pack in grease to the side gear shaft.
Grease capacity: 43 ± 53 g (0.09 ± 0.12 Ib)
HINT: Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
Supply of grease only is also available.
Part No. 90999±94029
4. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
(LH drive shaft)
(a) Place the new gasket on the inboard joint.
(b) Align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and in-
board joint.
NOTICE: When moving the drive shaft, do not compress the
inboard boot.
(c) Insert and finger tighten the six hexagon bolts and the
three washers. 2. INSTALL DUST COVERS
(a) Using a press, press in the drive shaft side dust cover.
HINT: The clearance between the dust cover and the
bearing should be kept in the range shown in the il-
lustration.
(b) Using a press, press in the transaxle side dust cover.
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