Lexus NX manuals

Lexus NX: Removal

Lexus NX Service Manual / Drivetrain / Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft / Rear Drive Shaft Assembly / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.

*a

Matchmark

*b

Turn

*c

Hold

(c) Using a screwdriver or an equivalent, hold the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

(d) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

(e) Push the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH toward the outside of the vehicle and disconnect the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.

(f) Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
  • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
  • Do not damage the rear speed sensor rotor.

If it is difficult to remove, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly LH using a brass bar and a hammer.

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