Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018RI005X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: DISASSEMBLY; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using a screwdriver, unstake and remove the 2 inboard joint boot clamps.

2. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT TULIP

(a) Place matchmarks on the inboard joint tulip and outboard joint shaft.

NOTICE:

Do not punch the marks.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the outboard joint shaft.

(c) Remove the inboard joint tulip from the outboard joint shaft.

3. DISASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT

(a) Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft, inner race and cage.

NOTICE:

Do not punch the marks.

(b) Remove the 6 balls.

(c) Slide the cage to the outboard joint side.

(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the inner race.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the inner race.

(f) Remove the cage.

4. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT BOOT

5. REMOVE OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver, unstake the 2 outboard joint boot clamps.

HINT:

If the outboard joint boot clamps that have been replaced are installed to the drive shaft, use a side cutter or pliers to remove them.

(b) Remove the 2 outboard joint boot clamps and outboard joint boot.

NOTICE:

Do not disassemble the outboard joint.

6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the dust cover from the inboard joint tulip.

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB DUST SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the dust seal from the outboard joint shaft.