Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Repair Manual: Inspection

(a) Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly.

(b) Check that there is no play in the spider bearing.

If necessary, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the intermediate shaft assembly.

Maximum Runout:

0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)

NOTICE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the intermediate shaft assembly.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the universal joint flange (for front side).

Maximum Runout:

0.1 mm (0.00394 in.)

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(c) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the universal joint flange (for rear side).

Maximum Runout:

0.1 mm (0.00394 in.)

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(d) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the universal joint flange (for rear side).

Maximum Runout:

0.1 mm (0.00394 in.)

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the propeller shaft assembly.

Maximum Runout:

0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)

NOTICE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the propeller shaft assembly.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the rear propeller shaft assembly.

Maximum Runout:

0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)

NOTICE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the rear propeller shaft assembly.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(a) Turn the center No. 2 support bearing assembly by hand.