REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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 assembly removal/installation 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

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  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)

  • 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

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

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: 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 TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    for 8AR-FTS:

    Click here

    for 2GR-FKS:

    Click here

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

    Click here

  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. B007XLJ

      Remove the 2 bolts, sensor clamp and rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear trailing arm assembly.

      Note


      • Keep the tip of the rear speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.

      • Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear speed sensor.

    2. w/o AVS:


      1. B007WRD

        Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear upper control arm assembly.

    3. w/ AVS:


      1. B007XRJN02

        Remove the bolt (A) and separate the wire harness from the rear upper control arm assembly.

      2. Remove the bolt (B) and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear upper control arm assembly.

  6. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

    Click here

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

    Click here

  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

    Click here

  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

    Click here

  11. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    Click here

  14. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B007XMQC02
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

    2. B007WY1

      Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

    3. Separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not damage the rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly.

      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.

      • Do not push the rear axle carrier sub-assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

    4. B00801ZN02

      Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      Note


      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.

      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.

      • When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.

  15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. B007XDK

      Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.