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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000016WV00KX
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)

REMOVAL

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER AB60F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+

5. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)+

6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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

7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the drive shaft.

SST: 09520-01010

SST: 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
  • Move the drive shaft while keeping it level.