RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Removal
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD): 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. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair/Removal
4. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Hub/Removal
5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Hub/Removal
6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/o Air Suspension) See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Rear Lower Arm/Removal
7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/ Air Suspension) See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Rear Lower Arm/Removal
8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft.