2009 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transmission Unit: Reassembly: Reassembly

  1. BEARING POSITION 
    Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Position
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    Bearing Position

    Mark Front Race Diameter
    Inside/Outside
    Thrust Bearing Diameter
    Inside/Outside
    Rear Race Diameter
    Inside/Outside
    A 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.)
  2. INSTALL NO. 4 BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the brake reaction sleeve.
      Fig 2: Identifying O-Ring
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    2. Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the brake piston.
    3. Install the brake piston to the reaction sleeve.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the O-rings.

  3. INSTALL BRAKE REACTION SLEEVE 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the reaction sleeve.
      Fig 3: Identifying Brake Reaction Sleeve And No. 4 Brake Piston
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    2. 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.
  4. INSTALL 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
      Fig 4: Identifying 1st And Reverse Brake Piston
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    2. Install the O-ring on the 1st and reverse brake piston.
    3. 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.

    4. Place the brake return spring onto the No. 4 brake piston.
      Fig 5: Identifying Piston Return Spring
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  5. INSTALL 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place SST on the brake return spring, and compress the return spring.
      • SST: 09350-30020 
        • 09350-07050
      Fig 6: Compressing Return Spring
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    2. Using SST, install the snap ring.
      • SST: 09350-30020 
        • 09350-07070
    3. Install the brake apply tube with its protruding part fitting into the groove of the transmission case as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Identifying Brake Apply Tube
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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.