Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual - part 268

SA0S7–01

R12766

SST

SA0721

Matchmarks

SA1328

Narrow

Wide

SA0830

R11111

SA–56

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REASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL NEW NO.2 DUST DEFLECTOR

Using SST and a press, install a new No.2 dust deflector.

SST

09309–36010, 09502–12010

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
2.

ASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT

If the joint has come apart, reassemble it in the following order.

(a)

Align the matchmarks placed before removal.

HINT:
When the matchmarks have disappeared, do the following pro-
cedure.

(1)

Install the inner race to the cage so that the in-
dented bevelled part of the inner race is on the op-
posite side to the bevelled top of the cage.

(2)

Install the outer race so that the indented side of the
outer race is facing the same side as the bevelled
surface of the cage.

(3)

Match the narrow projections of the inner race with
the wide projections of the outer race.

(b)

Tilt the cage and inner race to the side and insert the balls
one by one.

NOTICE:
When the cage and inner race are tilted over, support the
joint with your hand to prevent the balls from falling out.

3.

TEMPORARILY INSTALL NEW BOOTS AND NEW
BOOT CLAMPS

(a)

Place 4 new boot clamps to each boots.

HINT:
Before installing the boots, wrap vinyl tape around the spline of
the shaft to prevent damaging the boots.
(b)

Install the 2 boots to the drive shaft.

SA0679

FIPG

Seal Diameter

1.0 – 1.8 mm

(0.039 – 0.071 in.)

Z12875

Cover

Inboard Joint

R00194

Matchmarks

W00623

SST

30

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4.

INSTALL INBOARD JOINT COVER

(a)

Apply FIPG to the inboard joint cover as shown in the il-
lustration.
FIPG:
Part No.08826–00801, THREE BOND 1121 or equiva-
lent

HINT:
Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

(b)

Remove grease from the surface of the inboard joint fac-
ing to the cover.

(c)

Align the bolt holes of the cover with those of the inboard
joint, then insert the hexagon bolts.

(d)

Use a plastic hammer to tap the rim of the inboard joint
cover into place. Do this in the order shown, and repeat
several times.

5.

INSTALL INBOARD JOINT

(a)

Align the matchmarks placed before removal.

(b)

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the inboard joint onto
the drive shaft.

NOTICE:
Check that the brass bar is touching the inner race, and not
the cage.
(c)

Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.

6.

ASSEMBLE BOOTS TO JOINTS

Before assembling the boots, pack with only the same amount
of grease that was wiped off.

Grease capacity

100 – 105 g (3.5 – 3.7 oz.)

HINT:
Use the grease supplied in the boot kit.
NOTICE:

Keep grease off the joint connection groove of the
boot.

Pack with grease all over the ball contact surface in-
side the joint.

7.

INSTALL NEW BOOT CLAMPS TO BOTH BOOTS

(a)

Position the clamp onto the boot.

(b)

Place SST onto the clamp.
SST

09521–24010

(c)

Tighten SST so that the clamp is pinched as shown in the
illustration.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the SST.

R06938

SST

Clearance

R08199

R07026

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(d)

Using SST, adjust the clearance of the clamp.
SST

09240–00020 (09242–00080)

Clearance: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less

(e)

The drive shaft is designed to move 

±

20 mm (0.79 in.)

from the normal position.
Drive shaft standard length:

RH

598.5 mm (23.563 in.)

LH

553.5 mm (21.791 in.)

8.

INSTALL NEW END COVER

(a)

Pack grease into the end cover.

Grease capacity

50 – 55 g (1.8 –1.9 oz.)

(b)

Remove grease from the surface of the inboard joint fac-
ing to the cover.

(c)

Glue on a new gasket, with the glued side facing toward
the outer race side of the inboard joint.

(d)

Align the bolt holes of the cover with those of the inboard
joint.

(e)

Install the 6 hexagon bolts and washers from the end cov-
er side.

(f)

Install the 6 nuts to the boot side.

(g)

Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, tighten the bolts. Do this
in the order shown, and repeat several times.

(h)

Check that the claw of the end cover touches the inboard
joint.

9.

CHECK DRIVE SHAFT (See page 

SA–54

)

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

SA–52

).

AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page 

DI–389

)