2003 LEXUS LS430 Identifying ac

Fig. 10: Identifying Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Components (5 Of 5)
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OVERHAUL

Fig. 12: Identifying Matchmarks On Transmission Companion Flange And Flexible Coupling
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d. Place matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.
e. Remove the 3 bolts from the differential side.

Fig. 13: Identifying Matchmarks On Differential Companion Flange And Flexible Coupling
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f. Remove the 2 bolts and adjusting washers.
HINT:
Some vehicles are not equipped with adjusting washers.

Fig. 18: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft
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c. Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
HINT:
If the dust boot is reused, remove it after wrappin
g vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.

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, washers and nuts.
Torque: 79 N.m (805 kgf.cm, 58 ft.lbf)

The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1.REMOVE REAR TIRE
2.SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSY REAR
a. Place matchmarks on the height control sensor link and bracket.
b. Remove the nut from the height control sensor link.
Fig. 59: Identifying Matchmarks On Height Control Sensor Link And Bracket

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3.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
a. Remove the nut, and separate the stabilizer link assy LH.
HINT:
If the ball
joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

Fig. 73: Identifying Upper Control Arm Assy Rear LH Nut
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20.INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Install the shock absorber assy LH with the new nut.
Torque: 70 N.m (714 kgf.cm, 52 ft.lbf)

Fig. 75: Identifying Rear Suspension Arm Assy No. 2 LH Nut
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22.INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSY LH
a. Install the toe control link assy LH with the new nut.
Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)