RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
c. Remove the 4 bolts, shims and intermediate shaft with the rear propeller shaft assembly.
4. SEPARATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place the matchmarks on the joint and flange.
NOTICE: Do not make matchmarks with a punch.
b. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 6 bolts and 2 washers and separate the intermediate shaft from the rear propeller shaft.
INSPECTION
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, inspect the runout of each shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the shaft.
2. INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FLANGE RUNOUT
a. Using a dial indicator, inspect the front side of the intermediate shaft flange runout.
Maximum runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)