Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 490

PR00H–02

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PROPELLER SHAFT

TROUBLESHOOTING

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LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom

Suspect Area

See page

Noise

4. Sleeve yoke spline (Worn)

5. Center support bearing (Worn)

6. Spider bearing (Worn or stuck)

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Vibration

1. Propeller and intermediate shafts (Runout)

2. Propeller shafts (Imbalance)

3. Front flange (Runout)

4. Rear flange (Runout)

5. Cross groove joint (Stuck or damaged)

6. Sleeve yoke spline (Stuck)

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PR00I–02

D03193

z

Dust Cover

Front Propeller Shaft

Rear Flange

Rear Center Support
Bearing

Intermediate Shaft

Adjusting Shim

Plate Washer

Plate
Washer

Front Flange

Plate Washer

Plate
Washer

Rear Propeller Shaft

x 2

x 6

: Specified torque

z

Non–reusable part

Washer

Front Center Support
Bearing

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

74 (750, 54)

37 (375, 27)

Adjusting Shim

37 (375, 27)

z

1st: 181 (1,850, 134)
2nd: 69 (700, 51)

27 (275, 20)

74 (750, 54)

z

1st: 181 (1,850, 134)
2nd: 69 (700, 51)

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

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Q05745

Matchmarks

Q05746

SST

Q07974

Q07985

Matchmarks

Q07984

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

(a)

Place the matchmarks on both the flanges.

(b)

Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

(c)

Remove the front propeller shaft assembly.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
(d)

Insert SST in the transfer to prevent oil leakage.
SST

09325–20010

2.

LOOSEN CROSS GROOVE JOINT SET BOLT

(a)

Depress the brake pedal and hold it.

(b)

Using a hexagon wrench, loosen the cross groove joint
set bolts 1/2 turn.

HINT:
Put a piece of cloth or equivalent into the inside of the universal
joint cover so that the boot does not touch the inside of the uni-
versal joint cover.

3.

REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR PRO-
PELLER SHAFT

(a)

Place the matchmarks on both the flanges.

(b)

Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

(c)

Remove the 4 bolts, shims and intermediate shaft with the
rear propeller shaft assembly.

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Matchmarks

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

4.

SEPARATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR PRO-
PELLER SHAFT

(a)

Place the matchmarks on the joint and flange.

NOTICE:
Do not make matchmarks with a punch.
(b)

Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 6 bolts and 2 wash-
ers and separate the intermediate shaft from the rear pro-
peller shaft.