Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 81

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

SECOND BRAKE

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SECOND BRAKE COMPONENT INSPECTION

INSPECT DISCS, PLATES AND FLANGE
Check if the sliding surfaces of the discs, plates and
flange are worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.
HINT:

If the lining of the disc is peeling off or discolored, or
even if a part of the printed numbers are defaced, re-
place all discs.

Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for
at least 15 minutes.

SECOND BRAKE PISTON ASSEMBLY

INSTALL PISTON

(a)

Coat a new O-ring with ATF.

(b)

Install the 2 new O-rings on the piston.

(c)

Press the piston into the drum, being careful not to dam-
age the O-rings.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

REAR PLANETARY GEAR

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REAR PLANETARY GEAR

COMPONENTS

NO.2 ONE-WAY CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY

1.

CHECK OPERATION OF NO.2 ONE-WAY CLUTCH
Hold the outer race and turn the rear planetary gear. The
rear planetary gear should turn freely counterclockwise
and should lock clockwise.

2.

SEPARATE NO.2 ONE- WAY CLUTCH AND REAR
PLANETARY GEAR

3.

REMOVE THRUST WASHER
Remove the thrust washer from the rear side of planetary
gear.

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REAR PLANETARY GEAR

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4.

REMOVE NO.2 ONE-WAY CLUTCH FROM OUTER
RACE

(a)

Remove the 2 snap rings and retainers from both sides.

(b)

Remove the No.2 one-way clutch from the outer race.

REAR PLANETARY GEAR INSPECTION

MEASURE PLANETARY PINION GEAR THRUST
CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the planetary pinion gear
thrust clearance.

Standard clearance:

0.16-0.56 mm (0.0063-0.0220 in.)

Maximum clearance:

0.61 mm (0.0240 in.)

If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the
planetary gear assembly.

NO.2 ONE-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL ONE-WAY CLUTCH

(a)

Install the No.2 one-way clutch into the outer race, facing
the flange side of the No.2 one-way clutch toward the
shiny side of the outer race.

(b)

Install the 2 retainers and snap rings to both sides.

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REAR PLANETARY GEAR

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2.

INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR INTO NO.2 ONE-WAY
CLUTCH
Install the planetary gear into the No.2 one-way clutch,
facing the inner race of the rear planetary gear toward the
black side of the No.2 one-way clutch outer race.

3.

CHECK OPERATION OF NO.2 ONE-WAY CLUTCH

4.

INSTALL THRUST WASHER

(a)

Coat the thrust washer with petroleum jelly.

(b)

Align the tab of the washer with the hollows of the carrier.

RING GEAR FLANGE REPLACEMENT

1.

REMOVE RING GEAR FLANGE

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.

(b)

Remove the flange from the ring gear.

2.

INSTALL RING GEAR FLANGE

(a)

Position the flange into the ring gear.

(b)

Using a screwdriver, install the snap ring.

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