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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.
2009 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transmission Unit: Reassembly: Reassembly
- BEARING POSITION
Bearing Position
Mark Front Race Diameter
Inside/OutsideThrust Bearing Diameter
Inside/OutsideRear Race Diameter
Inside/OutsideA 74.2 mm (2.921 in.) / 87.74 mm (3.454 in.) 71.9 mm (2.831 in.) / 85.6 mm (3.370 in.) - B 38.0 mm (1.496 in.) / 57.0 mm (2.244 in.) 43.4 mm (1.709 in.) / 58.3 mm (2.295 in.) - C - 55.7 mm (2.193 in.) / 76.4 mm (3.008 in.) - D - - 53.7 mm (2.114 in.) / 74.0 mm (2.913 in.) E 33.4 mm (1.315 in.) / 49.0 mm (1.929 in.) 32.1 mm (1.264 in.) / 49.35 mm (1.943 in.) 32.1 mm (1.264 in.) / 49.0 mm (1.929 in.) F - 21.5 mm (0.847 in.) / 40.8 mm (1.606 in.) - G - 43.6 mm (1.717 in.) / 61.0 mm (2.402 in.) 47.1 mm (1.854 in.) / 67.1 mm (2.642 in.) H 37 mm (1.45 in.) / 52.3 mm (2.059 in.) 34.6 mm (1.362 in.) / 52.0 mm (2.047 in.) - I 36.9 mm (1.453 in.) / 49.7 mm (1.957 in.) 36.1 mm (1.421 in.) / 52.5 mm (2.067 in.) 36.1 mm (1.421 in.) / 51.0 mm (2.007 in.) - INSTALL NO. 4 BRAKE PISTON
- Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the brake reaction sleeve.
- Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the brake piston.
- Install the brake piston to the reaction sleeve.NOTE:
Do not damage the O-rings.
- INSTALL BRAKE REACTION SLEEVE
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the reaction sleeve.
- Install the brake reaction sleeve and the No. 4 brake piston to the transmission case.NOTE:
- Do not damage the O-rings.
- Make sure the No. 4 brake piston is underneath the brake reaction sleeve.
- INSTALL 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
- Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
- Install the O-ring on the 1st and reverse brake piston.
- With the spring seat of the piston facing upwards (the front side), place the piston in the transmission case.NOTE:
Do not damage the O-ring.
- Place the brake return spring onto the No. 4 brake piston.
- INSTALL 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Place SST on the brake return spring, and compress the return spring.
- SST: 09350-30020
- 09350-07050
- SST: 09350-30020
- Using SST, install the snap ring.
- SST: 09350-30020
- 09350-07070
- SST: 09350-30020
- Install the brake apply tube with its protruding part fitting into the groove of the transmission case as shown in the illustration.
- Place SST on the brake return spring, and compress the return spring.
Factory Service Tools
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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.
