RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
From 08/2009
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
HINT
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Service Precautions/Suspension
Control System.
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2WD) See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Seals and Gaskets/Service and Repair/U660E
Automatic Transaxle/Replacement
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for AWD) See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Seals and Gaskets/Service and Repair/U660F
Automatic Transaxle/Differential Oil Seal (for LH Side)/Replacement
4. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
SST : 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Shock Absorber/Removal
8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Removal
9. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
10. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Removal
11. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH