2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 25: Installing SST To Rear Differential Carrier Assy 
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b. Install a dial indicator to the rear differential carrier assy.  
c. Tighten the SST bolt an

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 26: Tightening SST Bolt 
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d. Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear shaft snap ring on the drive pinion side. 
HINT: 
For reassembly purposes, m

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 27: Removing Side Gear Shaft Snap Ring On Drive Pinion Side 
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26.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SNAP RING 
a. Using SST and a hammer, create

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 28: Creating Clearance Between Side Bearing (Outer Race) On Ring Gear And Side 
Gear Shaft Snap Ring 
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b. Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 29: Removing Side Gear Shaft Snap Ring On Ring Gear Side 
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27.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING 
a. Tighten the SST bolt and push out the outer ra

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 30: Removing Outer Race On Ring Gear Side 
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28.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING 
a. Raise the ring gear of the differential case slightly to remo

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 31: Removing Rear Differential Case Bearing 
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29.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSY

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 32: Removing Rear Differential Case Sub-Assy 
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30.REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT 
a. Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut. 
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