LEXUS ES300 2005 Repair Manual

G29148
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable partShock Absorber Assy Front LH
Tie Rod Assy LH
Speed Sensor Front LH
Front Suspension Arm
Sub-assy Lower No.1 LH

Cotter Pin Front Axle LH
Hub Bolt
Steering Knuckle LH
Lower Ball Joint Assy LHFront Axle Assy LH Front Drive Shaft Assy LH
210 (2,141, 155)
8.0 (82, 71 in.Vlbf)
Front Disc
107 (1,090, 79)
75 (765, 55)49 (500, 36)294 (2,998, 217)
Front Axle Hub LH
Hole Snap Ring

Cotter Pin

Front Axle Hub
LH Bearing

123 (1,254, 91)
Disc Brake Dust
Cover Front LH
Front Axle Hub Sub-assy LH
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)




Front Wheel Bearing
Dust Deflector No.1 LH
Front Disc brake
caliper assy LH
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C91585
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable partShock Absorber Assy Rear LH
Rear Suspension Arm
Assy No.2 LH
Rear Disc Brake
Caliper Assy LH Rear Axle Carrier
Sub-assy LH
Parking Brake Assy
Rear Axle Hub &
Bearing Assy LHRear Disc Strut Rod Assy Rear
100 (1,020, 74)
62 (630, 46)
100 (1,020, 74)
113 (1,152, 83)
113 (1,152, 83)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
Rear Axle LH Hub Bolt
80 (816, 59)
X5


255 (2,600, 188)
19 (192, 14)
62 (630, 46)
80 (816, 59)
Rear Suspension Arm
Assy No.1 LH
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300M5-01
C91611
SST
F40136
C83022
F40147
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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.
SST 09930-00010
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.

C92142
SST
HoldTurn
F40142
D27403
C83850
SST
C66549
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6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09628-6201 1
7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM
SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front sus-
pension arm sub-assy lower No.1 LH from the lower ball
joint.
8. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the
axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assy LH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal,
inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.

Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assy.
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
(a) Using pliers, remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole
snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assy RH from the
drive shaft bearing bracket.

C92143
SST
C91598
C67412
F07391
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11. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the
vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the vehicle with
the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle
weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
12. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
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.
13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP
(a) One touch type
(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the front axle inboard
joint boot LH clamp and front axle inboard joint boot
LH No.2 clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Claw Engagement type
(1) Using pliers, remove the front axle inboard joint
boot LH clamp and front axle inboard joint boot LH
No.2 clamp, as shown in the illustration.
14. DISCONNECT FR AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assy.

C91600
Matchmarks
C67414F45046
N00194
Matchmarks
C57543
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15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assy and outboard
joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.
(b) Remove the inboard joint assy from the outboard joint
shaft.
(c) Using a snap ring expander, remove the front drive inner
shaft inner RH shaft snap ring.
(d) Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod
joint.
NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.
(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod joint
from the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft damper LH clamp.
(b) Remove the front drive shaft damper LH.
17. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front axle outboard joint boot LH clamp and front axle outboard joint
boot LH No.2 clamp.
18. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.
(b) Remove the old grease from the outboard joint.
19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.

F40647
SST
C67101
F40648
C53236F40209
C68339C92031SST
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20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust
cover LH.
SST 09950-00020
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assy.
21. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
(a) Using a press, remove the front drive shaft dust cover RH.
22. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the front drive shaft dust
cover.
SST 09950-00020
23. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the front drive shaft
hole snap ring RH.
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09527-1001 1
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the inboard joint assy.

C66790C92032
SST
C66605C92033
C91586
SST
C92422
SST
F41033
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24. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING
(a) Using SST and a steel plate, install a new front drive shaft
bearing.
SST 09527-30010, 09527-10011
NOTICE:
Bearing should be completely installed.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, install a new front drive shaft
hole snap ring RH.
25. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust
cover until the distance from the tip of the center drive
shaft to the front drive shaft dust cover meets the specifi-
cation, as shown in the illustration.
SST 09527-1001 1, 09726-40010
Distance: 42.1
0.5 mm (1.7
0.02 in.)
26. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER RH
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new drive shaft dust cov-
er RH until the distance from the tip of the center drive
shaft to the drive shaft dust cover RH meets the specifica-
tion, as shown in the illustration.
SST 09527-1001 1
Distance: 110.5
0.5 mm (4.4
0.02 in.)
NOTICE:

Dust cover should be completely installed.

Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
27. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER LH
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new front drive shaft dust
cover LH.
SST 09527-1001 1
NOTICE:

Dust cover should be completely installed.

Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

W01994
Vinyl Tape
R10425
SST
R10426
F40646
225.4
2.0 mm
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28. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Install a new front drive shaft LH hole snap ring.
29. INSTALL OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
HINT:
Before installing the boots, wrap the spline of the drive shaft
with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from being damaged.
(a) Hold the drive shaft lightly in a soft vise.
(b) Temporarily install a new outboard joint boot with 2 new
clamps to the drive shaft.
(c) Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease.
Grease capacity:
205 - 215 g (7.2 - 7.6 oz.)
30. INSTALL FRONT AXLE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP
(a) Hold the drive shaft lightly in a soft vise.
(b) Install the 2 outboard joint boot clamps onto the boot.
(c) Place SST onto the outboard joint large boot clamp.
SST 09521-24010
(d) Tighten the SST so that the large clamp is pinched.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the SST.
(e) Using SST, adjust the clearance of the large clamp.
SST 09240-00020
Clearance: 0.8 mm (0.032 in.) or less
(f) Employ the same manner to the outboard joint small boot
clamp.
31. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER LH
(a) Install the drive shaft damper LH to the drive shaft.
(b) Make sure that the damper is on the shaft groove.
(c) Set the distance, as described below.
Distance: 225.4
2.0 mm (8.87
0.079 in.)
(d) Install a new front drive shaft damper LH clamp to the front
drive shaft damper LH.

C67417
C67414F45046
F40222
Matchmarks
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32. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSY LH
(a) Temporarily install a new inboard joint boot with 2 new
clamps to the drive shaft.
(b) Place the beveled side of the tripod joint axial spline to-
ward the outboard joint shaft.
(c) Align the matchmarks.
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod joint to the
outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:

Do not tap the roller.

Be sure to install the tripod joint assy in the correct
direction.
(e) Using a snap ring expander, install a new shaft snap ring.
(f) Pack the outboard joint shaft and boot with grease.
Grease capacity: 175 to 185 g (6.25 to 6.61 oz.)
(g) Aligning the matchmarks, install the inboard joint assy to
the outboard joint shaft assy.
33. INSTALL FR AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Install the inboard joint boot to the inboard joint assy.
34. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP
(a) One touch type
(1) Using a screwdriver, install the front axle inboard
joint boot LH clamp and front axle inboard joint boot
LH No.2 clamp, as shown in the illustration.