LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Lexus >> 2008 >> IS 250 RWD, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 35 (Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft) >> Rear Drive Shaft Assembly >> Removal

Rear Drive Shaft Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. Fig 1: Tapping Rear Axle Shaft Nut
      G05751245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.
  3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  4. REMOVE REAR DISC  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE  (See REMOVAL )
  7. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  14. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  17. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040) 

    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot or drive shaft dust cover.
    • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Drive Shaft Assembly With SST
    G05751246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.
    2. Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
      G04831973Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See INSPECTION )