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 propeller with center bearing 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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| Exhaust system parts | Inspection after repair |
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CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
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PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
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3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| (a) Put matchmarks on the rear differential carrier assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly. |
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(b) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
(c) Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
| (d) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for rear side). NOTICE: When removing the bolts and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint. |
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| (e) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for front side). NOTICE: When removing the bolts and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint. |
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| (f) Put matchmarks on the transfer assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly. |
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(g) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer assembly.
NOTICE:
- When removing the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
- During and after the removal of the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).
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