Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018S5005X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: AXLE: REAR AXLE SHAFT: DISASSEMBLY; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE BEARING ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR

(a) Attach 4 nuts to the serration bolts and using a hammer, tap out the serration bolts from the backing plate.

NOTICE:

Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.

(b) Grind the retainer and sensor rotor surfaces using a grinder, then pry them out with a chisel and hammer.

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING

(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the axle shaft.

3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT

(a) Attach 4 washers and nut to the serration bolts, then torque the nuts to install the serration bolts to the backing plate.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and washers from the serration bolts.

(c) Position SST on the backing plate with the 4 nuts.

SST: 09521-25011

SST: 09521-25023

(d) Using a press, remove the axle shaft, bearing retainer and plate washer from the backing plate.

(e) Remove the SST.

4. REMOVE OIL DEFLECTOR

(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the 5 hub bolts, oil deflector and gasket.

5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OUTER OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

SST: 09308-00010

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING CASE

(a) Attach 4 nuts to the serration bolts and remove the serration bolts and bearing case from the backing plate using a hammer.

NOTICE:

Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.

7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING

(a) Using SST and a press, press out the bearing.

SST: 09950-60020

09951-00810

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07100