LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 7: Identifying Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Components (2 Of 5)
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Fig. 8: Identifying Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Components (3 Of 5)
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Fig. 9: Identifying Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Components (4 Of 5)
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Fig. 10: Identifying Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft Components (5 Of 5)
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OVERHAUL

HINT:
See COMPONENTS

1.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 2
2.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSY LH (See step 22 on REPLACEMENT
)
3.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (See step 26 on REPLACEMENT
)
4.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 1 (See step 16 on
REPLACEMENT
)
5.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY NO. 1 (See step 19 on
REPLACEMENT
)
6.REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (See step 38 on REPLACEMENT
)
7.REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSY (See step 39 on REPLACEMENT
)
8.REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (See step 40 on REPLACEMENT
)
9.REMOVE REAR CONSOLE ARMREST ASSY (See step 41 on REPLACEMENT
)
10.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See step 26 on
REPLACEMENT
)
11.REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER (See step 31 on
REPLACEMENT
)
12.REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (See step 42 on REPLACEMENT
)
13.SEPARATE OXYGEN SENSOR (See REPLACEMENT
)
14.REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY
a. Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets from the exhaust manifold.
b. Remove the exhaust pipe assy.
15.REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO. 1
a. Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator No. 1.
16.REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
a. Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.
17.REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY
a. Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
SST 09922-10010
HINT:
Use 2 of the same t
ype of SST.

Fig. 11: Loosening Adjusting Nut Using SST
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b. Place matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.
c. Remove the 3 bolts from the transmission side.

Fig. 12: Identifying Matchmarks On Transmission Companion Flange And Flexible Coupling
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d. Place matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.
e. Remove the 3 bolts from the differential side.

Fig. 13: Identifying Matchmarks On Differential Companion Flange And Flexible Coupling
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f. Remove the 2 bolts and adjusting washers.
HINT:
Some vehicles are not equipped with adjusting washers.

Fig. 14: Removing Bolts And Adjusting Washers
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g. Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft and pull out the
propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.
h. Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear.

Fig. 15: Removing Propeller Shaft From Centering Pin Of Differential
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18.INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING
a. Check for cracks in or damage to the front and rear flexible couplings.
b. Inspect the flexible coupling centering bushing.
HINT:
If the bushin
g is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.