FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Shaft/Exploded View.
3. Remove the side flanges and side oil seals. Refer to See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Rear Final Drive R230/Side Oil Seal.
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Propeller Shaft 3F-R-2Vl107/Exploded View.
5. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Rear Final Drive R230/Preload Torque.
NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.
6. Put matching mark (B) on the end of the drive pinion. The matching mark (A) on companion flange (1).
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage companion flange and drive pinion.
7. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using a flange wrench.
8. Remove the companion flange using a puller.
9. Remove the front oil seal using the puller (A) [SST:KV381054S0
(J-34286).