Lexus ES: 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 front drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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| Front wheel alignment adjustment |
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| Automatic transaxle fluid | ATF thermal degradation estimate reset | The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly | |
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
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4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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5. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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6. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
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8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
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9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
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10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
| (a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut. SST: 09930-00010 NOTICE: Fully loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged. |
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(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)
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12. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ AVS)
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13. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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14. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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15. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
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16. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH. SST: 09520-01011 SST: 09520-20010 09521-02010 09521-02040 09521-02060 NOTICE:
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18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case sub-assembly. |
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(b) Remove the front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
- Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
- Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
- Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
HINT:
If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.
19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
| (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring. |
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH *2 FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH *3 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH *4 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH *5 NO. 1 E
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP (a) Secure the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. (b) Using pliers, sepa
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH - - ● Non-reusable part MP grease
Vehicle Control History
VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY NOTICE: Make sure to record any output Vehicle Control History codes before clearing them and checking the Vehicle Control History again. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY NOTICE: Depending on the parts that are replaced during vehicle inspection or maintenance, performing initia
