Lexus ES: Removal

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Axle And Differential / Rear Differential Carrier Assembly / 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 differential carrier 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
*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
Exhaust system parts	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to separate the wire harness.

	Connector
	Breather Tube
	Bolt

(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(d) Remove the breather tube.

(e) Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack.

(f) Remove the 3 bolts and 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers.

(g) Slowly lower the jack and then tilt the rear differential carrier assembly.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the rear upper differential mount stopper from the rear No. 1 differential support.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and rear No. 1 differential support from the rear differential carrier assembly.

8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the rear upper differential mount stopper from the rear No. 2 differential support.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and rear No. 2 differential support from the rear differential carrier assembly.

9. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear differential support from the rear differential carrier assembly.

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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 suspect

Calibration

CALIBRATION TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (USING TECHSTREAM) NOTICE: Perform torque sensor zero point calibration if any of the following conditions occur: The rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced. There is a difference in steering effort between turning left an

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