2003 LEXUS LS430 differential

Fig. 37: Removing Rear Differential Carrier Oil Seal
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34.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
a. Using a magnet hand, remove the differential drive pinion oil slinger.
35.REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
a. Using a press, remove the drive pinion with the rear bearing from the differential carrier.

Fig. 38: Removing Differential Drive Pinion
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36.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
a. Remove the spacer from the drive pinion.

Fig. 39: Removing Rear Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Spacer
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37.REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
a. Remove the front bearing from the differential carrier.

Fig. 40: Removing Front Bearing From Differential Carrier
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b.Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the front bearing outer race.

Fig. 43: Removing Rear Bearing Outer Race
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39.REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
a. Place matchmarks on the rin
g gear and differential case.

Fig. 44: Identifying Matchmarks On Ring Gear And Differential Case
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b. Remove the 10 ring gear set bolts.

Fig. 45: Removing Ring Gear Set Bolts
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c. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.

Fig. 46: Separating Ring Gear From Differential Case
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40.INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSY
a. Install the drive side bearing in the differential carrier first, as shown in the illustration, then install
the differential case.