Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
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2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
| (a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut. SST: 09930-00010 NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged. | |
(b) While applying the brakes, using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY
| (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.
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Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
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| (b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear skid control sensor. NOTICE: -
Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
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Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
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Be careful not to damage the rear skid control sensor or connector cover.
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4. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR
| (a) Remove the bolt and the rear skid control sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. NOTICE: -
Keep the tip of the rear skid control sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
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Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear skid control sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear skid control sensor.
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5. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
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6. REMOVE REAR DISC
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7. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
| (a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly. | |
| (b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly. HINT: If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer. | |
| (c) Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. | |
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REPLACEMENT CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the axle hub nuts approximately 90°.
(b) Lift up the vehicle and remove the axle hub nuts and wheel assembly.
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Only use axle hub nuts that are co
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY NOTICE: After replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform registration. (a) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. (b) Temporarily install the steering lock
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