1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PROPELLER SHAFT
COMPONENTS
PR00W±06
±
PROPELLER SHAFT PROPELLER SHAFTPR±5 
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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
PR02Q±06
1.  REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE
(a)  Disconnect the oxygen sensor grommets from the floor.
(b)  Disconnect  the oxygen sensors from the exhaust front pipe.
(c)  Remove

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
5.  REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
(a)  Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned byhand.
SST 09922±10010
HINT: Use 2 of the same type of SST.
(b)  Place matchmarks on the transmission comp

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(g)  Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and theadjusting  washers.
HINT: Some vehicles are not equipped with an adjusting
washer.
NOTICE: When removing the set bolts, support the cen-
ter

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
3.  INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING CENTERING BUSHINGwCheck for damage to the bushing.
If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assem-
bly.
CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
PR04K±01
1.  SE

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3.  INSPECT RUNOUT OF INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ANDPROPELLER SHAFT
Maximum runout:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the propel-
ler shaft assembly.
4.  INSPECT SPIDER BE

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(d)  Using a snap ring expander, install the new snap ring.
6.  ASSEMBLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPELLERSHAFT
(a)  Install the dust boot.
NOTICE: Assemble after wrapping vinyl tape around the
spline

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
PR04L±01
1.  INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
(a)  Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.
Grease:Molybdenum  disulphide lithium base, NLGI No.1 or
No.2.
(b)  I