I was told that my 2004 Corolla needs a new transmission because of front differential failure. In fact here's what they say exactly: "found driver side axle to have excessive freeplay due to front differential failure. Would need to replace transaxle assembly (transmission) and axle shaft assembly for correction." I am in the process of getting a second opinion. I am not sure what this means but I'd like to know is it true that I should replace my transmission. They are quoting me $4,500

SOURCE: front axle - front drive shaft Toyota tacoma 1998 4x4

more than like have a broken axle shaft, un hook the rear drive shaft and put it in 4wd if it wont move then you know you got a broken axle shaft or spider gears broke in the pumpkin

SOURCE: 1994 toyota 4runner front diff.seal replacement on passenger side

it should be the exact same process just with a little longer axel shaft

SOURCE: Broken handle on sliding door behind driver

First get vin call toyota parts dept/ get the part its really easy to put in look for screws in little pop ups take screws out then go from the bottom of the door and lift out then go side do the same thing then lift from bottom of door and upward then you will take of vapor or plastic sheet then you just replace the handle thats it then out it back together/ Please rate my response thank you very much

SOURCE: 2004 toyota rav4 rear bumper assembly guide

there are two bolts to the center and two around the corner on at the edge up high and one at the bottom of the bumper/ Please rate my response thank you very much

SOURCE: My 1996 Toyota Corolla makes an inconsistant noise

yes it can it's over 10 years old.