Toyota Venza: Drive Shaft System

Precaution

PRECAUTION

1. NOTICE OF REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) When removing and installing the front drive shaft assembly RH in a AWD vehicle, be sure to first drain all the transaxle oil and transfer oil. If removal and installation are carried out without draining these oils, the transfer oil will flow into the transaxle side. Extensive cleaning will be required if the two oils mix.

Problem Symptoms Table

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Drive Shaft System

Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Front wheel shimmy	Front drive shaft (worn)
Rear wheel shimmy (for AWD)	Rear drive shaft (worn)