Lexus ES: Drive Shaft System
Precaution
PRECAUTION
NOTICE OF REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
(a) When removing and installing the front drive shaft assembly RH in an 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 problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the 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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Front wheel shimmy | Front drive shaft (worn) (for A25A-FXS) | |
| Front drive shaft (worn) (for 2GR-FKS) | |
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the 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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Front wheel shimmy | Front drive shaft (worn) (for A25A-FKS) | |
| Front drive shaft (worn) (for A25A-FXS) | | |
| Front drive shaft (worn) (for 2GR-FKS) | | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Rear drive shaft (worn) | |
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A for Type A *B for Type B *1 FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH *2 FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH *3 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH *4 FRONT WHEEL OPE
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT B
SEE MORE:
Open in Bus 1 Main Bus Line
DESCRIPTION There may be an open circuit in one of the CAN main bus lines when the resistance between terminals 23 (CA1H) and 8 (CA1L) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) is 70 Ω or higher. Symptom Trouble Area Resistance between terminals 23 (CA1H) and 8 (CA1L) of the central
Brake Switch "A" Circuit Open (P057113)
DESCRIPTION The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) receives stop light switch assembly signals and uses them to determine whether or not the brakes are applied. The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) has a detection circuit that it uses to detect an open in the stop light input line.
