Toyota Avalon Service & Repair Manual: Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the outboard joint.

(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

(d) Check the boots for damage.

(e) Check whether the drive shaft dimension (A) and (B) are within specification.

NOTICE:

Keep the drive shaft assembly level during inspection.

Dimension (A) (for Gasoline Model):

for LH Side	598.75 mm (1.96 ft.)
for RH Side	924.55 mm (3.03 ft.)

Dimension (A) (for HV Model):

for LH Side	604.71 mm (1.98 ft.)
for RH Side	905.65 mm (2.97 ft.)

Dimension (B) (for Gasoline Model):

for LH Side	105.2 to 105.8 mm (4.15 to 4.16 in.)
for RH Side	97.3 to 98.3 mm (3.84 to 3.87 in.)

Dimension (B) (for HV Model):

for LH Side	86.8 to 87.6 mm (3.42 to 3.44 in.)
for RH Side	83.7 to 84.7 mm (3.30 to 3.33 in.)

*A	for LH Side
*B	for RH Side

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