Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Toyota Prius LE AWD-eFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Components [08/2020 -]
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Callout | Description | Callout | Description |
| *1 | PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR | *2 | NO. 1 PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| *3 | REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY | *4 | TRANSFER ASSEMBLY |
| Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) | N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque | ||
| * | For use with SST and a union nut wrench | - | - |
| Callout | Description | Callout | Description |
| *1 | NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE COVER | *2 | NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG |
| *3 | RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE BEARING LH | *4 | RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE BEARING RH |
| *5 | SHAFT SNAP RING | *6 | TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL RH |
| *7 | TRANSFER RING GEAR | *8 | TRANSFER RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE |
| *9 | GASKET | *10 | NO. 2 TRANSFER RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE WASHER |
| *11 | NO. 1 RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE WASHER | *12 | TRANSFER CASE |
| Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) | • | Non-reusable part | |
| MP grease | - | - |
| Callout | Description | Callout | Description |
| *1 | BREATHER OIL DEFLECTOR | *2 | FRONT TRANSFER DRIVEN PINION BEARING |
| *3 | REAR TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT DUST DEFLECTOR | *4 | REAR TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| *5 | TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT | *6 | TRANSFER CASE BREATHER PLUG |
| *7 | TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL | *8 | TRANSFER CASE STRAIGHT PIN |
| *9 | TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG | *10 | TRANSFER DRIVEN PINION |
| *11 | TRANSFER FILLER PLUG | *12 | TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT WASHER |
| *13 | TRANSFER GEAR NUT | *14 | O-RING |
| *15 | TRANSFER CASE | *16 | GASKET |
| Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) | N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque | ||
| • | Non-reusable part | MP grease | |
| * | Precoated part | - | - |
Factory Service Tools
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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.