Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual — part 190

Q07039

F02413

F02414

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR–5

1992

(f)

Separate the flexible couplings from the transmission and
differential.

HINT:
If the flexible coupling cannot be easily separated by hand, in-
sert a screwdriver into the bolt hole of the flexible coupling as
shown in the illustration, then pry the coupling out.
NOTICE:
Do not bring the screwdriver blade in direct contact with
the flexible coupling’s rubber portion.

(g)

Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and ad-
justing washers.

HINT:
Some vehicles are not equipped with an adjusting washer.
NOTICE:
When removing the set bolts, support the center support
bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate
shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a
straight line.

Maximum joint angle: 5

°

(h)

Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress
the propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the
centering pin of the differential.

NOTICE:
Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the trans-
mission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.
(i)

Pull the propeller shaft out toward the vehicle’s rear.

NOTICE:
The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be
separated.

PR02Z–01

Q06934

Q06898

Centering Bushing

PR–6

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1993

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

(a)

Check for cracks in or damage to the cushion.

(b)

Check if the bearing turns smoothly.

If the center support bearing is damaged, worn or does not turn
smoothly, replace it.

2.

INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS

Check for cracks in or damage to the front and rear flexible cou-
plings.
If the flexible coupling is damaged, replace the propeller shaft
assembly.
3.

INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING CENTERING BUSH-
ING

Check for damage to the bushing.
If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assem-
bly.

PR030–01

Q06935

Matchmarks

Q06936

SST

Q06937

PR0253

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR–7

1994

REPLACEMENT

1.

SEPARATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPEL-
LER SHAFT

(a)

Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propel-
ler shaft.

(b)

Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.

(c)

Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.

HINT:
If the dust boot is reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape
around the spline, so it will not be damaged.

2.

REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

(a)

Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(b)

Using SST and a press, remove the center support bear-
ing and dust deflector.
SST

09950–00020

3.

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPELLER
SHAFT RUNOUT

Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the shafts.

Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller shaft
assembly.

4.

INSPECT SPIDER BEARING

(a)

Check if the spider bearing rotates smoothly.

(b)

Check if there is any play in the spider bearing.

If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.

Q06938

SST

Q06939

SST

Q06940

SST

Q06941

Vinyl Tape

Q06935

Matchmarks

PR–8

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1995

5.

INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

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

Using SST and a press, install the center support bearing.
SST

09330–50010

(b)

Using SST and a press, insert a new dust deflector until
it almost touches the rubber of the center support bearing.
SST

09608–00071, 09608–06041

(c)

Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST

09330–50010

(d)

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

6.

ASSEMBLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPEL-
LER SHAFT

(a)

Install the dust boot.

NOTICE:
Assemble after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline so it
will not damage the boot.
(b)

Apply grease to the spline.
Grease:
Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No.2

(c)

Align the matchmarks and assemble the intermediate
shaft and propeller shaft.

(d)

Cover the adjusting nut with the dust boot.