2003 LEXUS LS430 differential

b. Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), remove the 3 hexagon bolts.
Fig. 7: Removing Differential Carrier Assy Rear Bolts

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c. Remove the 2 bolts and lower mount stoppers.
d. Remove the differential.
e. Remove the 2 upper mount stoppers from the differential carrier.

Fig. 8: Removing Bolts And Lower Mount Stoppers
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13.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION NO.1
a. Using SST, remove the rear differential mount cushion No.1.
SST 09570-24010, 09316-12010
HINT:
Perform this operation only when the rear differential mount cushion No.1 is damaged.

Fig. 9: Removing Rear Differential Mount Cushion No. 1

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14.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION NO.2
a. Using SST remove the rear differential mount cushion No.2.
SST 09570-24010, 09316-12010
HINT:
Perform this operation only when the rear differential mount cushion No.2 is damaged.
Fig. 10: Removing Rear Differential Mount Cushion No.2

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15.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
a. Remove the 8 bolts from the carrier cover.
Fig. 11: Removing Rear Differential Carrier Cover Bolts

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b. Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the cover from carrier.
c. If necessar
y, remove the breather plug from the differential carrier cover.

Fig. 12: Separating Rear Differential Carrier Cover From Carrier
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d. Remove the bolt and oil deflector from the differential carrier cover.

Fig. 13: Removing Bolt And Oil Deflector From Differential Carrier Cover
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16.FIX DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSY REAR
a. Set the differential carrier to the overhaul stand, etc., as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 14: Fixing Differential Carrier Assy Rear
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17.INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
a. Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear runout.
Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the runout is
greater than the maximum, replace the drive pinion, ring gear and differential case.