boot LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Owner's Guide

SA0679
FIPG
Seal Diameter
1.0 ± 1.8 mm
(0.039 ± 0.071 in.)
Z12875
Cover
Inboard Joint
R00194
Matchmarks
W00623
SST30°
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA±57
2057 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
4. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT COVER
(a) Apply FIPG to the inboard joint cover as shown in the il-
lustration.
FIPG:
Part No.08826±00801, THREE BOND 1121 or equiva-
lent
HINT:
Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
(b) Remove grease from the surface of the inboard joint fac-
ing to the cover.
(c) Align the bolt holes of the cover with those of the inboard
joint, then insert the hexagon bolts.
(d) Use a plastic hammer to tap the rim of the inboard joint
cover into place. Do this in the order shown, and repeat
several times.
5. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT
(a) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the inboard joint onto
the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Check that the brass bar is touching the inner race, and not
the cage.
(c) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
6. ASSEMBLE BOOTS TO JOINTS
Before assembling the boots, pack with only the same amount
of grease that was wiped off.
Grease capacity100 ± 105 g (3.5 ± 3.7 oz.)
HINT:
Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
NOTICE:

Keep grease off the joint connection groove of the
boot.

Pack with grease all over the ball contact surface in-
side the joint.
7. INSTALL NEW BOOT CLAMPS TO BOTH BOOTS
(a) Position the clamp onto the boot.
(b) Place SST onto the clamp.
SST 09521±24010
(c) Tighten SST so that the clamp is pinched as shown in the
illustration.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the SST.

R06938
SSTClearance
R08199
R07026
SA±58
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
2058 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(d) Using SST, adjust the clearance of the clamp.
SST 09240±00020 (09242±00080)
Clearance: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
(e) The drive shaft is designed to move ±20 mm (0.79 in.)
from the normal position.
Drive shaft standard length:
RH598.5 mm (23.563 in.)
LH553.5 mm (21.791 in.)
8. INSTALL NEW END COVER
(a) Pack grease into the end cover.
Grease capacity50 ± 55 g (1.8 ±1.9 oz.)
(b) Remove grease from the surface of the inboard joint fac-
ing to the cover.
(c) Glue on a new gasket, with the glued side facing toward
the outer race side of the inboard joint.
(d) Align the bolt holes of the cover with those of the inboard
joint.
(e) Install the 6 hexagon bolts and washers from the end cov-
er side.
(f) Install the 6 nuts to the boot side.
(g) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, tighten the bolts. Do this
in the order shown, and repeat several times.
(h) Check that the claw of the end cover touches the inboard
joint.
9. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA±54)