Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 552

F04025

SST

SST

SA03H–03

F03970

SST

F03971

SST

F03972

SST

SA–48

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE HUB

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL BEARING

Using SST and a press, install the bearing to the axle carrier.

SST

09527–17011, 09950–60020 (09951–00710),
09950–70010 (09951–07100)

NOTICE:
If the inner race and balls become loose and come out from
the bearing outer race, make sure to install them on the
same side as before.
2.

INSTALL SNAP RING

Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.

3.

INSTALL OUTER OIL SEAL

(a)

Using SST and a hammer, install a new outer oil seal.
SST

09608–32010, 09950–70010 (09951–07100)

(b)

Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.

4.

INSTALL BACKING PLATE

Install the backing plate with the 4 nuts.

Torque: 72 N·m (730 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf)

5.

INSTALL AXLE HUB

Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.

SST

09950–60020 (09951–00730),
09950–70010 (09951–07100)

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the bearing.

6.

INSTALL INNER OIL SEAL

(a)

Using SST and a hammer, install a new inner oil seal.
SST

09316–60011 (09316–00011, 09316–00031),
09502–12010

(b)

Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.

SA03I–03

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE HUB

SA–49

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA–45).
HINT:
After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (See page DI–205) and rear wheel alignment (See
page SA–8).

SA03J–03

F02292

SST

F02293

SA–50

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT

REPLACEMENT

1.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2.

REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.

(b)

Support the brake caliper securely.

3.

REMOVE HUB BOLT

Using SST, remove the hub bolt.

SST

09628–10011

4.

INSTALL HUB BOLT

(a)

Install a washer and nut to the hub bolt, as shown in the
illustration.

(b)

Install the hub bolt by torquing the nut.

5.

INSTALL BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER

Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.

Torque: 47 N·m (475 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)

6.

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

SA0UB–04

F12950

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

Non–reusable part

z

Rear Drive Shaft

Lock Cap

ABS Speed
Sensor

Tripod

Inboard Joint Tulip

Outboard Joint Shaft

z

Cotter Pin

z

Snap Ring

z

Boot

z

Boot Clamp

z

No. 2 Dust Deflector

56 (570, 41)

20 (200, 14)

216 (2,200, 159)

56 (570. 41)

62 (630, 46)

Exhaust Tailpipe

z

Gasket

Exhaust Center Pipe

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

SA–51

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

COMPONENTS