Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

Drive Line. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Drive Shaft. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH HOLE SNAP RING

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2AZ-FE)

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)

  7. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

  8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

  10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for 2GR-FE)

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH (for 2GR-FE)

  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE, Automatic Transaxle)

  13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)

  14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE, Automatic Transaxle)

  15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)

  17. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)

  18. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)

  19. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)

  21. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)

  22. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

  23. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH

  24. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH

  25. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER

  26. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING

Front Drive Shaft -- Disassembly



1. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH HOLE SNAP RING


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft LH hole snap ring.



2. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.



3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)

  1. Remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp.


4. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2AZ-FE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. For one touch type:

    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

  1. For claw engagement type:

    1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.



5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)

  1. Remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot clamp.


6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using pliers, remove the front axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.



7. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

  1. Separate the front axle inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.



8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the grease from the inboard joint assembly.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft.

    NOTICE:
    Do not use a punch for the marks.

  1. Remove the inboard joint assembly from the outboard joint shaft.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod joint.

    NOTICE:
    Do not use a punch for the marks.

  1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the tripod joint from the outboard joint shaft.

    NOTICE:
    Do not tap the roller.


9. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

  1. Remove the inboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.



10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for 2GR-FE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using pliers, remove the drive shaft damper clamp as shown in the illustration.

  1. Remove the drive shaft damper.



11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH (for 2GR-FE)

  1. Remove the front drive shaft damper RH.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the front drive shaft damper LH.


12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE, Automatic Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. For one touch type:

    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the drive shaft damper clamp as shown in the illustration.

  1. For claw engagement type:

    1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the drive shaft damper clamp as shown in the illustration.

  1. Remove the drive shaft damper.



13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)

  1. Remove the front drive shaft damper RH.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the front drive shaft damper LH.


14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE, Automatic Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using pliers, remove the drive shaft damper clamp as shown in the illustration.

  1. Remove the drive shaft damper.



15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)

  1. Remove the front drive shaft damper RH.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the front drive shaft damper LH.


16. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Using pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.



17. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for 2GR-FE)

  1. Remove the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp.


18. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.



19. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMC Made 2AZ-FE)

  1. Remove the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp.


20. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using pliers, remove the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.



21. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (for TMMR Made 2AZ-FE)

  1. Remove the front axle outboard joint boot clamp.

    HINT:
    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 front axle outboard joint boot clamp.


22. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

  1. Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.

  1. Remove the grease from the outboard joint.



23. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Using SST and a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover LH.

    SST
    09950-00020
    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.


24. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Using a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover RH.



25. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Using SST and a press, remove the drive shaft dust cover.

    SST
    09950-00020


26. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the drive shaft hole snap ring.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Drive Shaft.Drive Shaft System.Front Drive Shaft Disassembly

  1. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.

    SST
    09527-10011

  1. Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assembly.