Toyota Camry

 XV30 (2002–2006) Service Manual

Drive shaft / propeller shaft
Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle (From July, 2003)

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The causes of problem are listed in order of probability in the ”Suspected Area” column. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.

Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

Inspect front axle hub bearing backlash

5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB DEVIATION

a. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

Inspect front axle hub deviation

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

9. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

10. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH(DISC REAR BRAKE TYPE)

11. REMOVE REAR DISC(DISC REAR BRAKE TYPE)

12. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB−ASSY(DRUM REAR BRAKE TYPE)

13. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

a. Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.

Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

14. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB DEVIATION

a. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)

If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

Inspect rear axle hub deviation

15. INSTALL REAR DISC(DISC REAR BRAKE TYPE)

16. NSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (DISC REAR BRAKE TYPE)

17. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB−ASSY(DRUM REAR BRAKE TYPE)

18. INSTALL REAR WHEEL Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle (From July, 2003)

Front axle hub sub-assy LH (From July, 2003)

Front axle lh hub bolt

Rear axle hub & bearing assy LH

Rear axle LH hub bolt

Rear axle carrier sub-assy LH

Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle (From July, 2003)

Front drive shaft (From July, 2003)