Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Axle Shafts: Disassembly
1998 Lexus GS 300SECTION Disassembly
- Place inboard CV joint flange in a soft-jawed vise. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove end cover gasket. Install bolts, nuts and washers to inboard CV joint to keep it together. Tighten bolts and nuts by hand and avoid scratching flange surface. Using a screwdriver, remove boot clamps. Use paint to apply mating marks on inboard CV joint and axle shaft. DO NOT use punch marks.
- Remove snap ring on inboard end of axle shaft. Using spacer (09726-01031), press inboard CV joint from axle shaft. Place inboard CV joint into a soft-jawed vise. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove CV joint cover from inboard CV joint. Remove CV joint boots.
- Mount outboard joint in a soft-jawed vise. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove dust deflector. Be careful not to damage ABS speed sensor rotor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.