Lexus ES: Removal

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft / Front Drive Shaft Assembly (for A25a-fks) / 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
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory". Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.	VSC disabled or malfunctioning DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminated ABS warning light illuminated
Automatic transaxle fluid	ATF thermal degradation estimate reset	The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

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9. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

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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.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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12. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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14. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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16. 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:

Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Separate the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

(b) Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the transfer case 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.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

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