RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
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NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.
(c) Remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly from the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly.
(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(e) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft outboard joint shaft assembly and tripod joint.
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NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.
(f) Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the tripod joint from the outboard joint shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
(g) Remove the inboard joint boot, rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp and No. 2 rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamp.
6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Hold the drive shaft in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten SST.
(b) Using pliers, remove the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamp as shown in the illustration.