Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 553

SA17A–02

R10041

SST

F03954

F03961

Matchmarks

SA–52

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REMOVAL

NOTICE:

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The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the ve-
hicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it is
absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on
the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST

09608–16042 (09608–02021, 09608–02041)

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After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub,
work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed
sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.

1.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

2.

REMOVE EXHAUST TAILPIPE

Remove the 2 bolts, gasket and exhaust tailpipe.

Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)

3.

REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)

4.

REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT

(a)

Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.

(b)

While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 N·m (2,200 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf)

5.

REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT

(a)

Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and differential side
gear shaft.

(b)

Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and disconnect the
drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.
Torque: 56 N·m (570 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf)

(c)

Remove the drive shaft from the axle carrier.

SA0UD–04

Z12871

Z12368

Matchmarks

N00194

Matchmarks

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

SA–53

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

DISASSEMBLY

1.

CHECK DRIVE SHAFT

(a)

Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the out-
board joint.

(b)

Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thrust direction.

(c)

Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the radial
direction of the inboard joint.

(d)

Check the boots for damage.

2.

REMOVE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMPS

Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 boot clamps.

3.

REMOVE INBOARD JOINT TULIP

(a)

Place matchmarks on the inboard joint tulip and outboard
joint shaft.

NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(b)

Remove the inboard joint tulip from the outboard joint
shaft.

4.

REMOVE TRIPOD

(a)

Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(b)

Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.

NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(c)

Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod from
the outboard joint shaft.

NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
5.

REMOVE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD JOINT BOOTS
AND CLAMPS

Slide out the 2 boots and 4 clamps.
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the outboard joint.

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

6.

REMOVE NO. 2 DUST DEFLECTOR

(a)

Mount outboard joint shaft in a soft jaw vise.

(b)

Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the No. 2 dust
deflector.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.

SA0UE–03

W02121

SST

RA1310

Vinyl Tape

Z13445

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL NEW NO. 2 DUST DEFLECTOR

Using SST and a press, install a new No. 2 dust deflector.

SST

09309–36010, 09316–20011

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.

2.

TEMPORARILY INSTALL NEW OUTBOARD AND IN-
BOARD JOINT BOOTS AND 4 BOOT CLAMPS

HINT:
Before installing the boots, wrap the spline of the outboard joint
shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.
3.

INSTALL TRIPOD

(a)

Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the
outboard joint.

(b)

Align the matchmarks placed before removal.

(c)

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod to the out-
board joint shaft.

NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
(d)

Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.

4.

INSTALL INBOARD JOINT TULIP

(a)

Pack the inboard joint and boot with grease in the boot kit.
Grease capacity: (Color = Yellow)
180 – 190 g (6.35 – 6.70 oz.)

(b)

Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install
the inboard joint tulip to the outboard joint shaft.

5.

ASSEMBLE BOOT CLAMPS TO BOTH BOOTS

(a)

Before assembling the boots, pack the outboard joint and
boot with grease in the boot kit.
Grease capacity: (Color = Gray)
107 – 117 g (3.77 – 4.13 oz.)

(b)

Make sure that the 2 boots are on the shaft groove.

(c)

Make sure that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted
when the drive shaft is at standard length.
Standard length: 607.7 ± 5.0 mm (23.93 ± 0.20 in.)

(d)

Place 4 new boot clamps to the 2 boots.

(e)

Bend the band and lock it with a screwdriver.