Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 74

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

COMPONENT PARTS REMOVAL

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(b)

Apply compressed air into the passage of the case to re-
move the piston.
HINT: Hold the piston so it is not slanted and blow with the
gun slightly away from the oil hole.

(c)

If the piston does not pop out with compressed air, use
needle-nose pliers to remove it.

(d)

Remove the 2 O-rings from the piston.

(e)

Remove the snap ring.

46. REMOVE PARKING LOCK PAWL BRACKET AND

GUIDE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

COMPONENT PARTS REMOVAL

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47. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE SHAFT
(a)

Using a chisel and hammer, cut the collar.

(b)

Remove the retaining spring.

(c)

Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the pin.

(d)

Slide out the shaft from the transaxle case and remove
the manual valve lever and parking lock rod.

48. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE SHAFT OIL SEAL

Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

COMPONENT PARTS REMOVAL

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49. REMOVE PIN, SPRING AND PARKING LOCK PAWL

DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT PARTS
REMOVAL

1.

MEASURE DIFFERENTIAL TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a small torque wrench, measure the total preload
and make a note of it.

2.

REMOVE LH BEARING RETAINER

(a)

Remove the 6 bolts.

(b)

Using a large screwdriver, remove the LH bearing retain-
er.

NOTICE: Wrap the screwdriver tip in a rag, etc. to avoid

damaging the case and retainer.

3.

REMOVE RH RETAINER

(a)

Remove the 5 bolts.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

COMPONENT PARTS REMOVAL

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(b)

Using a large screwdriver, remove the RH retainer.

NOTICE: Wrap the screwdriver tip in a rag, etc. to avoid

damaging the case and retainer.

4.

REMOVE CARRIER COVER

(a)

Remove the 10 bolts.

(b)

Tap the carrier cover with a plastic hammer to remove it.

(c)

Remove the apply gasket.

5.

REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Remove the differential case, outer case and shim from
the transaxle case.