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. | |
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. |
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(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:
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17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
| (a) Separate the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket. |
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(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.
(c) Remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.
18. 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 NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER *2 FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH *3 FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH *4 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH *5 FRONT WHEEL OPENING
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY 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. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT B
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Problem Symptoms Table
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
Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (a) Make sure that the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC/compression. HINT: Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain
