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
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (a) Check for looseness. (1) Lift up the vehicle. (2) Move the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly up and down by hand with a force of 294 N (30 kgf) or more to check that there is no looseness at the front lower
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTC (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the engine switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Telematics / Trouble Codes. Body Electrical > Telematics > Trouble Codes (e) Check for DTCs and write them down.
