Home Drivetrain Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000016WT00KX
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Coat the lip of the differential oil seal with MP grease.

HINT:

Inspect the oil seal for wear or damage.

(b) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with hypoid gear oil.


(c) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

NOTICE:

  • Set the snap ring with the opening side facing downward.
  • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
  • If the outboard joint shaft is new, remove the anti-rust oil on the screw end with non-residue solvent.

HINT:

Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be confirmed from the sound or feeling when driving it.

2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front axle assembly AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570) .

3. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+

4. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

(a) Check the speed sensor signal BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: FRONT SPEED SENSOR: INSPECTION (2008 LX570) .

5. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570) .

6. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

(a) Adjust the headlight assembly LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570) .

7. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

8. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+