How to replace the left half shaft?

Jack up the car remove the wheel open the half shaft nut at the center of the brake disc/wheel hub, open the tie rod end and lower ball joint , separate the tie rod end and lower ball joint, open the bolts at the flange at the transmission that secures the half shaft to the transmission, pry out the suspension and tap the nose of the half shaft in to the hub until it is able to be with drawn. There is a company that independent auto repair shops "buy" their information from that offer a very reasonable service to do it yourselvers. You can get a one week subscription or year subscription very cheap. The information is year make and model specific repair procedures, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... great quality information same as the professionals have ,much better than generic workshop manuals from parts stores, much cheaper than the factory manual try http://bit.ly/mitchell_repair_manuals_online and get an online repair manual subscription.

You can also download the complete Toyota service manual free at: www.camrystuff.com

1.Remove front wheel and front fender apron seal. [Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.) ] 2.Remove drive shaft lock nut. a.Remove the cotter pin and lock cap. b.With applying brakes, remove the nut. [Torque: 294 Nm (217 ft. lbs.) ] See TSB DL001-98, 3-6-98. 3.Drain ATF. 4.Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle. 5.Disconnect lower ball joint from lower suspension arm. 6.Disconnect drive shaft from axle hub. a.Using a plastic hammer, disconnect drive shaft from axle hub. CAUTION: Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to protect it from damage. b.Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle, and separate the drive shaft from the axle hub. 7.Remove LH drive shaft. a.Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the drive shaft. Installation Note: •Coat gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface. •Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward. •Whether or not the inboard joint shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by the sound or feeling when driving it in. •After installation: •check that there is 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) . of play in the axial direction. •check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand. b.Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the inboard joint shaft. 8.Remove RH drive shaft. a.Remove the bearing lock bolt. [Torque: 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.) ] b.Using pliers, remove the snap ring and drive shaft. Installation Note: Coat gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface. 9.Install in reverse order of removal, noting the torque specifications in brackets [ ]. 10.After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (ABS equipped) and front wheel alignment.