2004 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Input Shaft: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE REAR BALL BEARING 
    1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
      Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Expander
      G00914639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a socket wrench and press, remove the rear ball bearing.
      Fig 2: Removing Rear Ball Bearing Using Socket Wrench & Press
      G00914640Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT BALL BEARING 
    1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
    2. Using SST, remove the front ball bearing.
      1. SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-0401, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00400)
      Fig 3: Removing Front Ball Bearing Using SST
      G00914641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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