2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 32: Identifying Direction Of Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft Companion Flange
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27.INSTALL FLEXIBLE COUPLING 
a. Install and torque the 3 bolts,

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 33: Installing Flexible Coupling 
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28.INSTALL PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY 
a. Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings. 
Gre

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 34: Applying Grease To Flexible Coupling Centering Bushing 
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b. Install the propeller shaft from the vehicle's rear and connect the transmission a

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 35: Installing Center Support Bearing Bolts And Adjusting Washers 
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HINT: 
Use the adjusting washers which were removed. 
d. Align the matchmarks and

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 36: Aligning Matchmarks 
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f. If using a new propeller shaft (w/phasemarks): 
Install the propeller shaft phasemarks and differential/transmission phas

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 37: Aligning Propeller Shaft And Differential/Transmission Phasemarks 
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29.FULLY TIGHTEN CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSY NO. 1 
a. Torque the 2 center sup

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 38: Adjusting Center Support Bearing 
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Under the same condition, check if the center line of the center support bearing is at right angles to 
the sha

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 39: Tightening Adjusting Nut Using SST 
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SST 09922-10010  
Torque: 69 N.m (700 kgf.cm, 51 ft.lbf)  
HINT: 
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length o