300M5-01
C91611
SST
F40136
C83022
F40147
30-8
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
OVERHAUL
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 30-4
Overhaul the RH side following the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the
front axle hub LH nut.
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NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the lock nut completely, other-
wise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
(b) While applying the brake, remove the front axle hub LH
nut.
4. DISCONNECT FRONT 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.
5. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor wire
and hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt, and separate the speed sensor front LH
from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
