Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 491

Q07981

PR00K–03

Q08016

Q08018

Q08017

Q07980

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

PR–5

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSPECTION

NOTICE:
Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in
a vise as this will cause deformation.
1.

INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE
SHAFT RUNOUT

Using a dial indicator, inspect the runout of each shaft.

Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

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

2.

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FLANGE RUNOUT

(a)

Using a dial indicator, inspect the front side of the inter-
mediate shaft flange runout.
Maximum runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

(b)

Using a dial indicator, inspect the rear side of the inter-
mediate shaft flange runout in the horizontal direction.
Maximum runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

(c)

Using a dial indicator, inspect the rear side of the inter-
mediate shaft flange runout in the vertical direction.
Maximum runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

If the intermediate shaft flange runout exceeds the maximum,
replace the intermediate shaft.

3.

INSPECT SPIDER BEARINGS

Check the spider bearing axial play by turning the flange while
holding the shaft tightly.
If necessary, replace the shaft.

PR0327

Q08030

SST

Q07979

SST

Matchmarks

PR0333

SST

D03195

SST

Matchmarks

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4.

INSPECT CROSS GROOVE JOINT

(a)

Check that the joint turns smoothly in all directions, as
shown in the illustration.

(b)

Check for cracks, damage and grease leaking from the
boot.

If a problem is found, replace the rear propeller shaft.

5.

INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

(a)

Remove the rear center support bearing.
(1)

Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part
of the nut.

(2)

Using SST to hold the front flange, remove the nut
and plate washer.

SST

09330–00021

(3)

Place the matchmarks on the rear flange and shaft.

(4)

Using SST, remove the rear flange.

SST

09950–40011 (09951–04020, 09952–04010,
09953–04030, 09954–04010, 09955–04061,
09957–04010, 09958–04011)

(5)

Remove the rear center support bearing and plate
washer.

(b)

Remove the front support bearing.
(1)

Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part
of the nut.

(2)

Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut and
plate washer.

SST

09330–00021

(3)

Place the matchmarks on the flange and shaft.

(4)

Using SST, remove the flange.

SST

09950–40011 (09951–04020, 09952–04010,
09953–04030, 09954–04010, 09955–04061,
09957–04010, 09958–04011)

(5)

Remove the front center support bearing and plate
washer.

PR0336

D03196

Front

Q07977

Matchmarks

SST

D03197

Rear

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LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

(c)

Inspect the front and rear center support bearings.
(1)

Turn the bearing by hand. Check that it turns
smoothly.

(2)

Check that there are no cracks and no damage to
the seals.

If the bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn freely, replace
it.

(d)

Install the front center support bearing.
(1)

Set the front center support bearing on the inter-
mediate shaft, as shown in the illustration.

(2)

Install the plate washer to the intermediate shaft.

(3)

Align the matchmarks on the flange and shaft and
place the flange on the shaft.

(4)

Using SST to hold the flange, press the center sup-
port bearing into position by tightening down a new
nut and washer.

SST

09330–00021

Torque: 181 N·m (1,850 kgf·cm, 134 ft·lbf)
(5)

Loosen the nut.

(6)

Torque the nut again.

Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
(7)

Using a hammer and chisel, stake the nut.

(e)

Install the rear center support bearing.
(1)

Set the rear center support bearing on the inter-
mediate shaft, as shown in the illustration.

Q08029

SST

Matchmarks

PR–8

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(2)

Install the plate washer to the intermediate shaft.

(3)

Align the matchmarks on the flange and shaft and
place the flange on the shaft.

(4)

Using SST to hold the flange, press the center sup-
port bearing into position by tightening down a new
nut and washer.

SST

09330–00021

Torque: 181 N·m (1,850 kgf·cm, 134 ft·lbf)
(5)

Loosen the nut.

(6)

Torque the nut again.

Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
(7)

Using a hammer and chisel, stake the nut.

(f)

Inspect the cross groove joint (See step 4).