Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 95

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(g)

Coat the threads of 23 mm (0.91 in.) bolts with sealer.

Sealer:

Part No.08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equiva-

lent

(h)

Install and tighten the 13 bolts.
HINT: Each bolt length is indicated below.

Bolt length:

Bolt A: 61 mm (2.402 in.)

Bolt B 38 mm (1.496 in.)

Bolt C: 23 mm (0.906 in.)

Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

9.

CHECK INTERMEDIATE SHAFT END PLAY

(a)

Make sure that the intermediate shaft as end play in axial
direction.

End play: 0.47-1.50 mm (0.0185-0.0591 in.)

If the end play is not within specification, check the instal-
lation of intermediate shaft.

(b)

Make sure that the intermediate shaft turns smoothly.

10. INSTALL REAR PLANETARY GEAR
(a)

Install the rear planetary ring gear.

(b)

Place the bearing onto the ring gear.

Bearing outer diameter: 38.7 mm (1.524 in.)

Bearing inner diameter: 22.6 mm (0.890 in.)

(c)

Coat the thrust washer with petroleum jelly and place it
onto the rear planetary gear.

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(d)

Install the rear planetary gear.

11. INSTALL DISCS, PLATES AND FLANGE OF FIRST

AND REVERSE BRAKE

(a)

Install the 6 plates and discs.
Install in order:
P=Plate D=Disc
P-D-P-D-P-D-P-D-P-D-P-D

(b)

Install the flange, facing the flat end downward.

(c)

Install the snap ring.
HINT: Be sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with one of the cutouts.

12. CHECK FIRST AND REVERSE BRAKE
(a)

Check the operation of the first and reverse brake piston.
Apply compressed air into the case passage and confirm
that the piston moves.

(b)

Using a filler gauge, check that pack clearance of the first
and reverse brake.

Clearance:

1.92-2.68 mm (0.0756-0.1055 in.)

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13. INSTALL NO.2 ONE-WAY CLUTCH INTO CASE
(a)

Place the No.2 one-way clutch with the shiny side of
flange upward.

(b)

Install the one-way clutch while turning the planetary
gear clockwise with SST.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32050)
If the planetary gear cannot turn clockwise, check the
installation of the one-way clutch.

(c)

Install the snap ring.
HINT: Be sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with one of cutouts.

(d)

Coat the thrust washer with petroleum jelly and install it
onto the rear planetary gear.

14. INSTALL SECOND COAST BRAKE BAND GUIDE

15. PLACE NO.1 ONE-WAY CLUTCH
(a)

Coat the thrust washer with petroleum jelly and install it
on the No.1 one-way clutch.

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(b)

Place the No.1 one-way clutch onto the rear planetary
gear.

16. INSTALL SECOND BRAKE
(a)

Install the flange, facing the flat end upward.

(b)

Install the 3 discs and plates.
Install in order:
P=Plate D=Disc
D-P-D-P-D-P

(c)

Place the piston return spring into the case.

(d)

Place the second brake drum into the case.
HINT: Align the groove of the drum with the bolt.

(e)

Place the snap ring into the case so that end gap is
installed into the groove.

(f)

While compressing the piston return spring over the drum
with screwdriver, install the snap ring into the groove.

(g)

Be sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned
with one of cutouts.