Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018S7005X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: AXLE: REAR AXLE SHAFT: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING

(a) Remove the rear wheel.

(b) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 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.