2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Differential Case: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and differential case.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Differential Ring Gear And Differential Case
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    2. Remove the 12 bolts.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Differential Ring Gear Bolts
      G04977068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the front differential ring gear to remove it from the case.
      Fig 3: Tapping On Front Differential Ring Gear
      G04977069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Using SST, remove the front differential case front tapered roller bearing from the differential case.

      SST 09950-00020, 09950-00030, 09950-60010 (09951-00480) 

      Fig 4: Removing Front Differential Case Front Tapered Roller Bearing
      G04977070Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the front differential case front tapered roller bearing outer race and shim from the transaxle housing.

      SST 09308-00010 

      Fig 5: Removing Front Differential Case Front Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race
      G04977071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Using SST, remove the front differential case rear tapered roller bearing from the differential case.

      SST 09950-00020, 09950-00030, 09950-60010 (09951-00480) 

      Fig 6: Removing Front Differential Case Rear Tapered Roller Bearing
      G04977072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the front differential case rear tapered roller bearing outer race from the transaxle case.

      SST 09308-00010 

      Fig 7: Removing Front Differential Case Rear Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race
      G04977073Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN 
    1. Using a pin punch (3 mm) and hammer, remove the straight pin.
      NOTE: Before removing the straight pin, unstake it with a pin punch.
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