LS 460 AWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2009)
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Testing and Inspection
2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.
4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the rear axle assembly LH See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Hub/Removal.
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH