Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 75

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

COMPONENT PARTS REMOVAL

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6.

REMOVE TRANSAXLE CAP

(a)

Remove the bolt.

(b)

Using pliers, pull out the drive pinion cap.

(c)

Remove the O-rings from the cap.

7.

MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a small torque wrench, measure the drive pinion
preload.

Preload (Reused bearing at starting):

0.5-0.8 N·m (5-8 kgf·cm, 4.3-6.9 in.·lbf)

The total preload measured in step 1 minus the drive pin-
ion preload equals 0.1-0.2 N·m (1.3-2.0 kgf·cm, 1.1-1.7
in.·lbf). If the result is not within this specification, the side
bearing preload is suspect.

8.

REMOVE COUNTER DRIVEN GEAR

(a)

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

(b)

Using SST to hold the gear, remove the nut.
SST 09330-00021, 09350-32014 (09351-32032)

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(c)

Using SST, remove the gear and bearing.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32061)

9.

REMOVE OUTER RACE, SPACER AND OIL SLINGER

(a)

Using SST, remove the outer race with oil slinger and
spacer.
SST 09350-32014 (09308-10010)

(b)

Using SST, remove the snap ring.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32050)

10. REMOVE DRIVE PINION
(a)

Using SST, remove the snap ring.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32050)

(b)

Install the bar into the case hole to drive out the drive pin-
ion.

(c)

Using a press, drive out the drive pinion from transaxle
case.

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(d)

Remove the bearing cage from drive pinion.

(e)

Using SST, press out the bearing.
SST 09950-00020

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GENERAL NOTES

The instructions here are organized so that you work on only one component group at a time.

This will help avoid confusion from similar-looking parts of different subassemblies being on your work-

bench at the same time.

The component groups are inspected and repaired from the converter housing side.

As much as possible, complete the inspection, repair and assembly before proceeding to the next compo-

nent group. If a component group cannot be assembled because parts are being ordered, be sure to keep

all parts of that group in a separate container while proceeding with disassembly, inspection, repair and

assembly of other component groups.

Recommended fluid for the automatic transaxle: ATF D-@@@@@: [g 2] or DEXRON

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1.

GENERAL CLEANING NOTES:

(a)

All disassembled parts should be washed clean and any fluid passages and holes blown through with
compressed air.

(b)

When using compressed air to dry parts, always aim away from yourself to prevent accidentally spray-
ing automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene in your face.

(c)

The recommended automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene should be used for cleaning.

2.

PARTS ARRANGEMENT:

(a)

After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in the correct order to allow efficient inspection, repairs,
and reassembly.

(b)

When disassembling a valve body, be sure to keep each valve together with the corresponding spring.

(c)

New brakes and clutches that are to be used for replacement must be soaked in transaxle fluid for at
least fifteen minutes before assembly.

3.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY:

(a)

All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be coated with
transmission fluid prior to reassembly.

(b)

All gaskets and rubber O-rings should be replaced.

(c)

Make sure that the ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one of the cutouts and are installed in the
groove correctly.

(d)

If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the subassembly containing that bushing must be replaced.

(e)

Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.

(f)

Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.

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