Lexus ES: Removal

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Axle And Differential / Rear Axle Carrier (for 2wd) / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear axle carrier sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
1: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here 2: for LED type turn signal light
Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane Control System
		Pre-collision System
		Parking Support Brake System*1
		Lighting System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic View Monitor System
	Initialize power trunk lid system	Power Trunk Lid System
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)	Measure ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Parking Support Alert System Parking Support Brake System
	Rear television camera assembly optical axis adjustment (Back camera position setting)	Parking Assist Monitor System	for Initialization for Calibration
	Parking assist ECU initialization Adjust steering angle Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Panoramic View Monitor System	for Initialization for Calibration
	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*2	Lighting System
Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*2	Lighting System
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Clear zero point calibration data Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration	DTCs are stored ABS warning light illuminates Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates Slip indicator light illuminates VSC disabled or malfunctions

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
*1: for LED Type Turn Signal Light
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)	Measure ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Parking Support Alert System Parking Support Brake System
	Rear television camera assembly optical axis adjustment (Back camera position setting)	Parking Assist Monitor System	for Initialization for Calibration
	Parking assist ECU initialization Adjust steering angle Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Panoramic View Monitor System	for Initialization for Calibration
	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*1	Lighting System
Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH	Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*1	Lighting System
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization	VSC is disabled or malfunctions DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates

NOTICE:

for HV Model:

After the power switch is turned off, the radio receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. (for Audio and Visual System)
After the power switch is turned off, the radio receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. (for Navigation System)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

for HV Model:

When removing or installing the rear disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTC C1214 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear any DTCs after performing this procedure.
While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION (for HV Model)

NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for HV Model)

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3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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4. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) for LH Side:

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5. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) for RH Side:

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6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS)

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly or connector cover.

*a	Protective Tape

(c) Remove the nut, disengage the 2 clamps and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket and rear trailing arm assembly.

7. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS)

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly or connector cover.

*a	Protective Tape

(d) Remove the nut and disengage the clamp.

(e) Remove the nut, disengage the clamp and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket and rear trailing arm assembly.

8. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear flexible hose bracket.

9. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE REAR DISC

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11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and rear flexible hose bracket from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

13. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)

(a) for LH Side:

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14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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16. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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18. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear trailing arm assembly.

(b) Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack

(d) Loosen the bolt (A).

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(f) Remove the nut and plate washer, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

(g) Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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