TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

7-28 DRIVE TRAIN

4. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked portion of:he nut.
   Use two tools to retain the flange and remove the nut.


5. Place matchmarks on the flange and shaft.


6. Using a puller, remove the flange from the intermediate draft.
   Remove the center support bearing from the intermediate shaft.


7. Inspect the bearing and make sure that it turns freely. If tile bearing
   is damages, worn or does not turn freely, replace it.
   To install:


8. Install the center support bearing so that the rib inside it s facing
   the direction shown in the illustration.

FRONT DRIVE AXLE

Axle Shaft, Bearing and Seal

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

I See Figures 93 thru 98

1. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securelyjon jack-
   stands.


2. Install the flange on the intermediate shaft as follows:
   a. Coat the splines of the intermediate shaft with MP grease. Place
   the flange on the shaft and align the marks.
   b. Using a retaining tool, press the bearing into position by tighten-
   ing down a new nut to 134 ft. Ibs. (181 Nm).
   c. Loosen the nut.
   d. Tighten the nut again to 51 ft. Ibs. (69 Nm).
   e. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.


3. Install the front driveshaft.


4. If equipped, remove the speed sensor.


5. Remove the front brake caliper and disc.


6. Place a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the
   backlash in the bearing shaft direction, maximum is 0.0020 inch (0.05mm).
   If the specification is greater than the specified amount, replace the hub.


7. Install the brake disc and caliper, the remove the cotter in and lock
   cap.


8. Have an assistant apply the brakes and remove the nut.

Brake Caliper

Drive Shaft [4WD]

Speed Sensor

[4WD]

[2WD]

[4WD]

• Oil Seal
  Snap Ring
  
  
  • Oil Seal
  
  
  
  

Axle Hub

• Bearing

Axle Hub

+ Non-reusable part

Fig. 93 Exploded view of the common front axle hub assembly and related components