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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1994PREVIA LE, 2TZ-FZE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTS - FRONTREMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
1994 Toyota Previa LE, 2TZ-FZE, AWD
Axle Shafts: Removal
1994 Toyota Previa LE, 2TZ-FZE, AWDSECTION Removal, Disassembly, Reassembly & Installation
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove cotter pin and lock cap. See Fig 1. Apply brakes and remove axle shaft nut from end of axle shaft. Release brakes.
- Loosen, but DO NOT remove, ball joint-to-steering knuckle bolts. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Using Tie Rod End Remover (SST 09628-10011), disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Paint reference marks on axle shaft flange and differential assembly flange for reassembly reference. DO NOT use punch to make reference marks. Remove axle shaft flange-to-differential assembly flange bolts/nuts.
- Remove ball joint-to-steering knuckle bolts. Pull steering knuckle outward and disconnect axle shaft from steering knuckle. Use care not to damage oil seal, axle shaft boots or Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor rotor (if equipped). Remove axle shaft.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.