Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 492

PR03X–01

Q08048

D03198

SST

–

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR–9

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REPLACEMENT

NOTICE:
Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in
a vise as this will cause deformation.
REPLACE DUST COVER
(a)

Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust cover.

(b)

Using SST and a press, press in a new dust cover.
SST

09316–60011 (09316–00011)

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

PR03Y–01

D03199

Matchmarks

D03200

PR–10

–

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSTALLATION

1.

CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH REAR PRO-
PELLER SHAFT

(a)

Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft rear
flange and cross groove joint, then install the 2 washers
and 6 bolts.

(b)

Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the 6 bolts temporarily.

HINT:
Put a piece of cloth or equivalent into the inside of the universal
joint cover.
2.

INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING TEMPORARI-
LY

3.

INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

(a)

Align the matchmarks on both the flanges of the rear pro-
peller shaft and rear differential, and connect the shaft
with the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.

(b)

Torque the bolts and nuts.
Torque: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)

4.

INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

(a)

Remove SST from the transfer.
SST

09325–20010

(b)

Insert the yoke into the transfer.

(c)

Align the matchmarks on both the flanges of the front pro-
peller shaft and intermediate shaft, then install and torque
the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
Torque: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)

5.

TIGHTEN CROSS GROOVE JOINT SET BOLT

(a)

Depress the brake pedal and hold it.

(b)

Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the cross groove joint
set bolts.
Torque: 27 N·m (275 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)

6.

CHECK THAT EACH JOINT OF PROPELLER SHAFT IS
FACING TO DIRECTION AS SHOWN IN BELOW IL-
LUSTRATION

D03201

65.5 – 70.5 mm
(2.579 – 2.776 in.)

D03202

Front

11.5 – 13.5 mm
(0.4528 – 0.5315 in.)

Rear

11.5 – 13.5 mm
(0.4528 – 0.5315 in.)

–

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR–11

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

7.

INSTALL FRONT AND REAR CENTER SUPPORT
BEARING

(a)

With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the dimension between
the rear side of the cover and shaft, as shown in the il-
lustration.

(b)

Under the same condition as (a), adjust the front and rear
dimensions between edge surface of the center support
bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 – 13.5
mm (0.4528 – 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown, then
torque the bolts.
Torque: 37 N·m (375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

(c)

Check that the center line of the bracket is at the right
angle in the shaft axial direction.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD BOLT

SS–1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE MECHANICAL

SS–4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EMISSION CONTROL

SS–9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION

SS–10

. . . . . . . . . .

COOLING

SS–12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LUBRICATION

SS–14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IGNITION

SS–16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STARTING

SS–18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHARGING

SS–20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

SS–22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PROPELLER SHAFT

SS–25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

SS–27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BRAKE

SS–32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STEERING

SS–34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SS–36

. . .

BODY ELECTRICAL

SS–37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BODY

SS–38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AIR CONDITIONING

SS–41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .