Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 595

D03102

SST

D03103

D03104

D03106

LH

RH

SST

SST

SST

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(d)

Using the soft jaws, hold the bearing retainer RH in a vise.

(e)

Using SST, remove the outer race, washer and oil seal
from the bearing retainer RH.
SST

09308–00010

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the bearing retainer RH.

(f)

Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.

(g)

Remove the side gear shaft holder bearing from the bear-
ing retainer RH.

14.

REMOVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL COU-
PLING

15.

REMOVE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING LH AND RH

Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing inner race LH and
RH.

SST

09950–00020, 09950–00030, 09950–60010
(09951–00360)

D03109

D03110

Matchmarks

D03111

D03112

D03113

SST

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16.

CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT

Using a dial indicator, check the ring gear runout.

Maximum runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

17.

REMOVE RING GEAR

(a)

Place matchmarks on both the ring gear and the center
differential control coupling.

(b)

Remove the 12 bolts.

(c)

Using a plastic hammer, remove the ring gear.

18.

CHECK CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL COU-
PLING RUNOUT

Using a dial indicator, check the center differential control cou-
pling runout.

Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)

19.

REMOVE DRIVEN PINION

(a)

Using SST and a hammer, unstake the lock nut.
SST

09930–00010 (09931–00010, 09931–00020)

D03114

SST

D03115

D03116

SST

D03117

D03118

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(b)

Using SST, remove the lock nut.
SST

09326–20011, 09556–16030

(c)

Using a press, remove the driven pinion, rear bearing in-
ner race and spacer.

NOTICE:

S

Place a waste cloth inside the case to prevent the
driven pinion from dropping.

S

Keep the case level using a wood plate.

(d)

Using SST and a press, remove the front bearing inner
race from the driven pinion.
SST

09950–00020

20.

REMOVE BEARING OUTER RACE LH

Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the outer race and
washer.

21.

REMOVE FRONT BEARING OUTER RACE

Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the outer race and
washer.

D03119

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22.

REMOVE REAR BEARING OUTER RACE

Using a brass bar and hammer, remove outer race.