RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
9. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Install a new rear drive shaft snap ring.
10. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Rear Drive Shaft
Assembly (for TMC Made)
Up to 08/2009
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made): INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.
NOTICE:
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Set the snap ring with the opening facing downward.
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Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot or dust cover.
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Install the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL See: Differential Assembly/Seals and Gaskets/Service and Repair/Rear Differential Side Gear Shaft Oil
Seal/Replacement
3. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair
4. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION PLUG See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair
5. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK
6. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT
Refer to the instructions for Installation of the rear axle carrier sub-assembly See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Rear
Knuckle/Service and Repair/Installation.
From 08/2009
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made): INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.