LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory Repair Manual
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Fig. 16: Inspecting Flexible Coupling
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19.REMOVE FLEXIBLE COUPLING
a. Remove the 3 bolts from the flexible couplin
g.
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Fig. 17: Removing Flexible Coupling Bolts
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20.REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY
a. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
b. Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
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Fig. 18: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft
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c. Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
HINT:
If the dust boot is reused, remove it after wrappin
g vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.
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Fig. 19: Wrapping Vinyl Tape Around Spline
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21.REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSY NO. 1
a. Usin
g a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
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Fig. 20: Removing Snap Ring
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b. Using SST and a press, remove the center support bearing assy No. 1.
SST 09950-00020
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Fig. 21: Removing Center Support Bearing Assy No. 1
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c. Using SST and a press, remove the dust deflector No. 1.
SST 09950-00020
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Fig. 22: Removing Dust Deflector No. 1
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22.INSPECT PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY
a. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
HINT:
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the intermediate shaft assy.
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Fig. 23: Checking Propeller Intermediate Shaft Assy Runout
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23.INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSY
a. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
HINT:
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller shaft assy.
24.INSPECT SPIDER BEARING
a. Check if the spider bearing rotates smoothly.
b. Check if there is any play in the spider bearing.
HINT:
If necessar
y, replace the propeller shaft.
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Fig. 24: Inspecting Spider Bearing
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25.INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSY NO.1
a. Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector No. 1.
SST 09506-35010, 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
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Fig. 25: Installing Dust Deflector No. 1
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b. Using SST and a press, install the center support bearing assy No. 1.
SST 09330-50010