Lexus ES: Removal

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft / Front Drive Shaft Assembly (for A25a-fxs) / 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	Clear zero point calibration data. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.	DTCs are stored ABS warning light illuminates Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates Slip indicator light illuminates VSC disabled or malfunctions

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. 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 HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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9. 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.

10. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ AVS)

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11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)

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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) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together with the drive shaft bearing case sub-assembly.

(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.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

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

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On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 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 axle hub sub-assembly on-vehicle inspection are shown below. Necessary Procedures A

Installation

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