2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual HINT: 
Set the dial indicator to the rearmost position (upper side in the illustration) of the area 
around where the side oil seal tapped in.  
Approximately 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) clearance between the

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 98: Removing Side Gear Shaft Snap Ring On Drive Pinion Side 
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d.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. 99: 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. 100: Removing Side Gear Shaft Snap Ring On Ring Gear Side 
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e.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. 101: Removing Rear Differential Case Bearing 
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f.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING 
a. Raise the ring gear side of the differential case slightly

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 102: Removing Rear Differential Case Bearing 
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g.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSY

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 103: Removing Rear Differential Case Sub-Assy 
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h.REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT 
a. Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut.  
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 104: Removing Rear Drive Pinion Nut 
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i.REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSY REAR 
a. Using SST, remove the companion flange.  
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