Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Disassembly

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft / Propeller Shaft Assembly / Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft assembly and universal joint flange.

NOTICE:

Do not use a punch for the marks.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts, 4 washers and propeller shaft assembly.

2. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft assembly and universal joint flange.

NOTICE:

Do not use a punch for the marks.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 6 cross groove joint set bolts, 2 universal joint washers and intermediate shaft assembly.

3. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY (for Rear Side)

(a) Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and universal joint flange.

NOTICE:

Do not use a punch for the marks.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the intermediate shaft assembly may be damaged.

(c) Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut and washer.

SST: 09330-00021

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

(d) Using SST, remove the universal joint flange from the intermediate shaft assembly.

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09953-04030

09954-04010

09955-04061

09957-04010

09958-04011

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the universal joint flange.
  • Do not overtighten the vise.
  • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the center bolt of SST before use.

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

(e) Remove the center No. 2 support bearing assembly and washer from the intermediate shaft assembly.

4. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY (for Front Side)

(a) Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and universal joint flange.

NOTICE:

Do not use a punch for the marks.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the intermediate shaft assembly may be damaged.

(c) Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut and washer.

SST: 09330-00021

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

(d) Using SST, remove the universal joint flange from the intermediate shaft assembly.

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09953-04030

09954-04010

09955-04061

09957-04010

09958-04011

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the universal joint flange.
  • Do not overtighten the vise.
  • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the center bolt of SST before use.

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

(e) Remove the center No. 2 support bearing assembly and washer from the intermediate shaft assembly.

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