2003 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Extension Housing: Reassembly

HINT:

Coat all of the sliding and rotating surfaces with gear oil before reassembly.

  1. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, install a new dust deflector to the front extension housing.
      Fig 1: Installing Dust Deflector To Front Extension Housing
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    2. Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector to the front output shaft.

      SST 09316-20011, 09316-60011 (09316-00011)

      Fig 2: Installing Dust Deflector To Front Output Shaft
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  2. INSTALL BALL BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the ball bearing to the front extension housing.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031)

      Fig 3: Installing Ball Bearing To Front Extension Housing
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    2. Select a snap ring that will allow the minimum axial play.
      Fig 4: Snap Ring Specification Table
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    3. Using a screwdriver, install a new snap ring.
      Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring Using Screwdriver
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  3. INSTALL OIL SEAL 
    1. Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
    2. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal to the front extension housing.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00061)

      Fig 6: Installing Oil Seal To Front Extension Housing
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  4. INSTALL FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CLUTCH HUB 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the front output shaft and drive clutch hub.

      SST 09316-20011, 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041, 09316-00071)

      Fig 7: Installing Front Output Shaft And Drive Clutch Hub
      G01353773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Select a snap ring that will allow the minimum axial play.
      Fig 8: Snap Ring Specification Table
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    3. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
      Fig 9: Installing Snap Ring
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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