Lexus ES: Installation

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft / Front Drive Shaft Assembly (for A25a-fxs) / Installation

INSTALLATION

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. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.

NOTICE:

Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Coat the snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly with MP grease.

(b) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.

(c) Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

*a	Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal LH
	MP Grease
	Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

(d) Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly LH during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

HINT:

Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

(e) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
Do not damage the deflector.

Matchmark

3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.

(b) Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

*a	Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal RH
	MP Grease
	Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

(d) Install the front drive shaft assembly RH with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

50.5 N·m {515 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf}

(e) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
Do not damage the deflector.

Matchmark

4. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here

5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

Click here

6. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Click here

7. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ AVS)

Click here

8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)

Click here

9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

Make sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

(b) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.

Torque:

294 N·m {2998 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

10. ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

Click here

11. INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

Click here

12. INSPECT FOR HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK

13. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Click here

14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Click here

15. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

Click here

16. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

Click here

17. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

Click here

18. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

Click here

19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

Click here

20. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

Click here

21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

Click here

SEE MORE:

Cylinder 1 Injector "B" Circuit Open (P21CF13,P21D013-P21D213)

DESCRIPTION The D-4S system has two injection systems. One is an in-cylinder direct injection system that directly injects pressurized fuel into the combustion chamber. The other is an intake port injection system. The ECM determines the percentage of direct injection and port injection necessary in

Data List / Active Test

DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST DATA LIST NOTICE: Some Data List values may vary significantly if there are slight differences in the environment in which the vehicle is operating when measurements are obtained. Variations may also occur due to aging of the vehicle. Due to these considerations, it is not

Lexus ES: Installation

READ NEXT:

Reassembly

Removal

Propeller Shaft Assembly

SEE MORE:

Cylinder 1 Injector "B" Circuit Open (P21CF13,P21D013-P21D213)

Data List / Active Test