Toyota 43430-0C020 Shaft Assembly, Front Drive, Left

You can Select Your Vehicle to check if 43430-0C020 fits your vehicle.

Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Block the rear wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling off the stands. Remove the wheels. Drain the differential. Remove the grease cap. Remove the cotter pin and nut lock, place a prybar or large screwdriver between the wheel studs to hold the Axle Shaft and break the Axle Shaft/hub nut loose with a large breaker bar, or have an assistant apply the brakes. Remove the nut. Disconnect the lower control arm from the balljoint. If you're removing the left Axle Shaft, remove the left side shock absorber. Knock the Axle Shaft loose from the steering knuckle with a brass drift and hammer. Do NOT use a steel punch or strike the end of the Axle Shaft with a steel hammer; a steel punch or hammer will damage the threads or the splines on the end of the Axle Shaft. Swing the steering knuckle outward and pull the Axle Shaft assembly out of the steering knuckle, then detach the Axle Shaft from the differential. If you're removing the right Axle Shaft, tap the inner CV joint out of the differential with a hammer and a brass drift; if you're removing the left Axle Shaft, a slide hammer with a special hooked adapter (available at most auto parts stores) will be needed to pull the inner CV joint from the differential. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the Axle Shaft/hub nut, then install the nut lock and a new cotter pin. Tighten the lug nuts. Tighten all suspension fasteners. For rear (Sequoia models), loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Block the front wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling off the stands. Remove the wheels. Drain the differential. Remove the grease cap. Remove the cotter pin and nut lock, place a prybar or large screwdriver between the wheel studs to hold the Axle Shaft and break the Axle Shaft/hub nut loose with a large breaker bar, or have an assistant apply the brakes. Remove the nut. Knock the Axle Shaft loose from the knuckle with a brass drift and hammer. Do NOT use a steel punch or strike the end of the Axle Shaft with a steel hammer; a steel punch or hammer will damage the threads or the splines on the end of the Axle Shaft. Disconnect and remove the rear knuckle assembly. Swing the knuckle outward and pull the Axle Shaft assembly out of the steering knuckle, then detach the Axle Shaft from the differential. Attach a slide hammer with a special hooked adapter (available at most auto parts stores) will be needed to pull the inner CV joint from the differential. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the Axle Shaft/hub nut, then install the nut lock and a new cotter pin. Tighten the lug nuts. Tighten all suspension fasteners.

Position a jack under the rear axle differential housing.

The inner tire turns more slowly than the outer tire.

Disconnect the leaf spring U-bolts and remove the spacers, bumpers, and spring seats.

Drive a new axleshaft inner seal into the end of the axle tube with a seal installer or a big socket, and coat the lip of the seal with clean oil or multi-purpose grease.

Drain the differential and remove the grease cap.

The identification code and manufacturer's code stamped on the right rear axle tube should be referred to for the necessary information.

43430-0C040