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4010W-04
C91925
D30865
AT0103
C91927
40-24
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSTRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY (U151E)
2539 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY (U151E)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket, and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN
SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan and gasket.
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Remove all the pan
bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly.
(b) Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.
(c) Examine particles in pan.
(1) Use the removed magnets to collect steel chips.
Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan
and the magnet to anticipate the type of wear you
will find in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic): bearing wear
4. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
(b) Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF
temperature sensor.
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C91933
A
B
CB
B
B
A
CCC
C
B
C91932
C91931
C91927
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSTRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY (U151E)
40-27
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(c) Align the groove of the manual valve with the pin of lever.
(d) Install the 17 bolts.
Torque: 11 NVm (110 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Push the valve body against the accumulator piston
spring and the check ball body to install it.
Temporarily tighten those bolts marked by in the il-
lustration first because they are positioning bolts.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 25 mm (0.984 in.)
Bolt B: 57 mm (2.244 in.)
Bolt C: 41 mm (1.614 in.)
8. INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSY
(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
(b) Install the O-ring to the oil strainer.
(c) Install the oil strainer with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 11 NVm (110 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
9. INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Coat a O-ring with ATF.
(b) Install the ATF temperature sensor with the lock plate and
bolt.
Torque: 6.6 NVm (67 kgfVcm, 58 in.Vlbf)
(c) Connect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
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4010X-04
D25831
SST
D25832
SST
D25833
SST
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSFRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL (U151E)
40-29
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL (U151E)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
6. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
8. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09316-6001 1 (09316-00011)
Oil seal drive in depth:
0 0.5 mm (0 0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
SST 09316-6001 1 (09316-00011)
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F07391
C91598
R00764
C83851
30-16
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
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(b) Claw Engagement type
(1) Using pliers, install the front axle inboard joint boot
LH clamp and front axle inboard joint boot LH No.2
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
35. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
NOTICE:
Move the drive shaft assy keeping it level.
(a) Check that there is no remarkable play in the radial direc-
tion of the outboard joint.
(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust
direction.
(c) Check that there is no remarkable play in the radial direc-
tion of the inboard joint.
(d) Check the boots for damage.
(e) Make sure that the 2 boots are on the shaft groove.
(f) Make sure that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted
when the drive shaft is at standard length.
Drive shaft standard length: mm (in.)
LH576.9 2.0 (22.713 0.079)
RH896.4 2.0 (35.291 0.079)
36. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
(a) Install a new front drive shaft LH hole snap ring.
(b) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assy with ATF.
(c) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assy with
a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing down-
ward.
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust
cover.
Move the drive shaft assy while keeping it level.
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51018-15
F40449
F40897
Normal
Abnormal
F40898
- POWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEM
51-3
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords,
etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should be
replaced.
2. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Check the fluid level.
(b) Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with the
stands.
(c) Turn the steering wheel.
(1) With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from
lock to lock several times.
(d) Lower the vehicle.
(e) Start the engine.
(1) Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
(f) Turn the steering wheel.
(1) With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right
full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds,
then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position
and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds.
(2) Repeat (1) several times.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Check for forming or emulsification.
Especially, if the system has to be bled twice because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
(i) Check the fluid level.
3. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir cap. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD
LEVEL range.