Lexus ES: Replacement

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Axle And Differential / Rear Differential Carrier Oil Seal / Replacement

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during diaphragm oil seal 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
Rear 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
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
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. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

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3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

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4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COUPLING ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COUPLING CONICAL SPRING WASHER

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6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COUPLING SHIM

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7. REMOVE DIAPHRAGM OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, remove the diaphragm oil seal from the rear differential carrier sub-assembly.

SST: 09308-10010

*1	Diaphragm Oil Seal
*a	Turn
*b	Hold

8. INSTALL DIAPHRAGM OIL SEAL

(a) Coat the lip of a new diaphragm oil seal with MP grease.

(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap the diaphragm oil seal into the rear differential carrier sub-assembly until it reaches the standard value.

SST: 09710-30021

09710-03121

SST: 09950-60011

09951-00570

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07100

Standard distance:

6.5 to 7.5 mm (0.256 to 0.295 in.) (from the edge of the differential carrier sub-assembly)

NOTICE:

Tap the oil seal uniformly so that the oil seal is straight.
Do not tap the oil seal in too far.

*1	Diaphragm Oil Seal
*a	Distance

9. INSTALL TRANSMISSION COUPLING SHIM

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10. INSTALL TRANSMISSION COUPLING CONICAL SPRING WASHER

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11. INSTALL TRANSMISSION COUPLING ASSEMBLY

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12. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

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13. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

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14. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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Parts Location

PARTS LOCATION ILLUSTRATION *1 FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR *2 REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR *3 CANISTER *4 FUEL PUMP (for Low Pressure Side) *5 MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY *6 PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY *7 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE (for Active C

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 door illumination light (rear door outside handle assembly) removal/installation are shown below. N

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