REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear drive shaft oil seal replacement are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Theft deterrent system (tilt sensor)*1

Click here

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

 Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here


  • Parking assist ECU initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

 Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

  • Adaptive high beam system

  • Automatic headlight beam level control system

Click here


  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration

  • Intelligent clearance sonar system

  • LEXUS parking assist-sensor system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)

Click here

Gas leaks from exhaust system*2 Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

for 8AR-FTS: Click here

for 2GR-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here

for 2GR-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here

*1: w/ TFT Meter Type
*2: w/ for RH Side

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. B005M4UC02
      *1 Rear Drive Shaft Oil Seal

      Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft oil seal from the rear differential carrier assembly.

      SST
      09308-00010

  4. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. B005N8JC02
      *1 Rear Drive Shaft Oil Seal

      Using SST and a hammer, install a new rear drive shaft oil seal into the rear differential carrier assembly.

      SST
      09223-46011

      Note


      • Install the rear drive shaft oil seal uniformly so that it is driven in straight.

      • Do not excessively tap in the rear drive shaft oil seal.

      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.

      • Make sure to install the rear drive shaft oil seal as specified, otherwise a malfunction such as an oil leak may occur.

      Standard Distance (A)
      8.2 to 8.8 mm (0.323 to 0.346 in.)

    2. Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the new rear drive shaft oil seal.

  5. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING

    Click here

  6. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here