2003 LEXUS LS430 differential

B-C = 1°15'±30'
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
C: Differential installation angle
Fig. 44: Measuring Propeller Shaft And Differential Installation Angle

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HINT:
If the measured angle is not within the specification, adjust it with the center support bearing
adjusting washer.
c. Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.
1. Select the proper shaft center support bearin
g adjusting washer for adjustment.

Fig. 60: Removing Rear Stabilizer Link Assy LH Nut
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4.REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO. 2
a. Remove the 3 nuts, and differential support protector No. 2.

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30.INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO. 2
a. Install the differential support protector No. 2 to the body with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

Fig. 83: Identifying Differential Support Protector No. 2 Nuts
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31.INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
a. Install the stabilizer link assy LH with the nut.
Torque: 65 N.m (663 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf)
HINT:
If the ball
joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

a. D position test:
Shift into the D position and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points.
1. Check up-shift operation.
Check that 1 --> 2,2 --> 3,3 --> 4,4 --> 5 and 5 --> 6th up-shifts take place, and that the shift
points conform to the automatic shift schedule (see SERVICE DATA
).
HINT:
6th and 5th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
Engine coolant temperature is 55 °C (131 °F) or less and vehicle speed is at 51 km/h
(32 mph) or less. 4th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
Engine coolant temperature is 47 °C (117 °F) or less and vehicle speed is at 49 km/h
(30 mph) or less. Lock-up Prohibition Control
Brake pedal is depressed.
Accelerator pedal is released.
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2. Check for shift shock and slip.
Check for shock and slip at the 1 --> 2,2 --> 3, 3 --> 4, 4 --> 5 and 5 --> 6th up-shifts.
3. Check for abnormal noise and vibration.
Check for abnormal noise and vibration when up-shifting from 1 --> 2, 2 --> 3, 3 --> 4, 4 -->
5 and 5 --> 6 while driving with the shift lever in the D position, and also check while driving
in the lock-up condition.
HINT:
The check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be done thoroughly as it could
also be due to loss of balance in the differential, torque converter clutch, etc.
4. Check kick-down operation.
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speed is within the applicable vehicle speed range indicated in the automatic shift schedule
(see SERVICE DATA
).
5. Check for abnormal shock and slip at kic
k-down.

Fig. 51: Pulling Out Connector
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c. Protect each connecting part from damage and contamination by covering it with a vinyl bag.
8.REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
a. Remove the service hole cover and disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.
9.REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER (See OVERHAUL
)
10.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
11.REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See REPLACEMENT
)
12.REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
13.REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1
a. Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator.
14.REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO.1
15.REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO.2
16.REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSY (See OVERHAUL
)
17.REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2 (See REPLACEMENT
)
18.REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3 (See REPLACEMENT
)
19.REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
20.REMOVE FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE
21.REMOVE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE

45.INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO.2
46.INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO.1
47.INSTALL FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1
a. Install the front floor heat insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 47 in..lbf)
48.INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
49.INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See REPLACEMENT
)
50.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
51.INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER (See OVERHAUL
)
52.INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
53.INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSY
a. Connect the connector on the fuel tank side.
1. Attach the fuel tube connector to the port of the fuel suction plate.
2. Install the tube joint clip.
b. Connect the connector on the fuel pipe side.
1. Insert the connector by aligning the axes of the pipe and the connector until the retainer makes a
click sound.