2001 Lexus IS 300FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging Systems: Charging: Replacement

  1. REPLACE FRONT BEARING 
    1. Remove the 4 screws, bearing retainer and bearing.
      Fig 1: Removing Bearing Retainer And Bearing
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    2. Using a socket wrench and press, press out the bearing.
      Fig 2: Pressing Out Bearing
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    3. Using SST and a press, press in a new bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00500)

    4. Install the bearing retainer with the 4 screws.

      Torque: 3.0 N.m (31 kgf.cm 27 in.lbf) 

    Fig 3: Pressing In New Bearing
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  2. REPLACE REAR BEARING 
    1. Using SST, remove the bearing cover (outside) and bearing.

      SST 09820-00021

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan.
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