LS 460 AWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Overhaul
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD): DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH as shown in the illustration.
2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP LH
(a) Remove the inboard joint boot clamp using the same procedures as the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp LH.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
5. DISCONNECT INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Disconnect the inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft.
NOTE:
Do not use a punch for the matchmarks.
(b) Remove the inboard joint assembly from the outboard joint shaft.
(c) Put matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod joint.
NOTE:
Do not use a punch for the matchmarks.
(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the shaft snap ring.