How to Remove a Front Axle From a Toyota Camry

2000 Toyota Camry

Pull Tip: If you don't have power tools, you can use a flathead screwdriver in the slots of the rotor to lock it in place, then remove the 30mm nut using a breaker bar.

Recommended Tools

Flathead Screwdriver
Large Flathead Screwdriver
17mm Socket
Breaker Bar
Ratchet

Instructions

1

Remove cotter pin by bending legs back together and remove retainer ring
2

Remove 30mm socket using ratchet (breaker bar) or power tool
3

Remove three 17mm fasteners from the bottom (attached to control arm)
4

Pull down on control arm and pull the spindle forward to clear the ball joint
5

Grab the spindle and pull it forward to give you access to pry the axle from the transmission and remove it from vehicle

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