LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 65: Removing Speed Sensor Rear LH Bolt
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9.REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear brake caliper from the rear axle carrier.

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10.REMOVE REAR DISC (See step 15 on OVERHAUL
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11.SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSY LH
a. Remove the nut.
b. Using SST, disconnect the toe control link from the axle carrier.
SST 09628-00011

Fig. 67: Disconnecting Toe Control Link From Axle Carrier
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12.SEPARATE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shock absorber arm from the axle carrier.

Fig. 68: Removing Shock Absorber Arm Nut
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13.SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY REAR LH
a. Loosen the nut to the top line of the bolt.
HINT:
Do not remove the nut.
b. Using SST, disconnect the upper control arm assy from the axle carrier.
SST 09628-0001 1

Fig. 69: Disconnecting Upper Control Arm Assy From Axle Carrier
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14.SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH
a. Remove the nut.
b. Using SST, disconnect the suspension arm No. 2 from the axle carrier.
SST 09628-00011

Fig. 70: Disconnecting Suspension Arm No. 2 From Axle Carrier
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15.DISCONNECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
a. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
b. Remove the nut, and separate the upper control arm assy.
16.REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
a. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assy LH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

Fig. 71: Removing Rear Drive Shaft Assy LH
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17.INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
a. Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.
b. Check if the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
c. Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
d. Check the boots for damage.
18.INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
a. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assy with gear oil.
b. Align the shaft splines, install the drive shaft assy LH with a brass bar and a hammer.
HINT:

Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the
sound or feeling when driving it in.
c. Install the drive shaft assy LH to the rear axle assy LH.
Fig. 72: Installing Rear Drive Shaft Assy LH To Rear Axle Assy LH

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19.TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY REAR LH
a. Temporarily tighten the upper control arm assy LH with a new nut.

Fig. 73: Identifying Upper Control Arm Assy Rear LH Nut
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20.INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Install the shock absorber assy LH with the new nut.
Torque: 70 N.m (714 kgf.cm, 52 ft.lbf)

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21.INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH
a. Install the rear suspension arm assy No.2 LH with the new nut.
Torque: 70 N.m (714 kgf.cm, 52 ft.lbf)