Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 G Doc ID: RM0000018S7001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: AXLE: REAR AXLE SHAFT: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING

(a) Remove the rear wheel.

(b) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL .

(c) Remove the rear disc.

(d) Inspect the axle shaft backlash.

(1) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash near the center of the axle shaft.

Maximum backlash:

0.06 mm (0.0024 in.)

If the backlash is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.

(e) Inspect the axle shaft deviation.

(1) Using a dial indicator, measure the deviation at the surface of the axle shaft.

Maximum deviation:

0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the deviation is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.