Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - DIFFERENTIAL

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER (for 2AD-FHV) - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector from the suspension member brace.

3. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the No. 1 differential support protector is the same as that of the No. 2 differential support protector.
4. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

6. REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the No. 1 floor under cover and No. 2 floor under cover.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 floor panel brace.

8. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace.

9. DISCONNECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using SST, remove the air fuel ratio sensor.

  • SST
  • 09224-00010
10. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs, front exhaust pipe assembly and 2 gaskets.

11. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

12. REMOVE AIR GUIDE PLATE OUTSIDE RH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 4 nuts and outside air guide plate RH.

13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.

14. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.

  • SST
  • 09922-10010
  • HINT:
  • Use 2 of the same type of SST.
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.

Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

  • NOTICE:
  • The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.

Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

  • NOTICE:
  • The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 center support bearing washers and 2 center support bearing dampers.

  • HINT:
  • Some vehicles are not equipped with the center support bearing washers.
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Push the rear propeller shaft straight ahead to compress and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.

  • NOTICE:
  • Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.
  • HINT:
  • If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.

Pull the propeller shaft outward from the rear of the vehicle.

  • NOTICE:
  • The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.
15. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace LH.

16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
17. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

Remove the 3 bolts and disengage the 2 clamps and No. 3 parking brake cable assembly LH.

Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly LH from the parking brake equalizer.

18. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly is the same as that of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
19. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

  • SST
  • 09930-00010
  • NOTICE:
  • Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

Remove the rear axle shaft nut.

20. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
21. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

  • NOTICE:
  • Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

Remove the No.1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.

22. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
23. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

24. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
25. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.

  • NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
26. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
27. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.

Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  • SST
  • 09628-00011
  • NOTICE:
Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
28. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
29. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear can be removed.

  • HINT:
  • Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage to the rear axle carrier.
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and separate the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

30. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
31. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  • NOTICE:
  • Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
32. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
33. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  • NOTICE:
  • Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
34. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
35. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the nut from the toe control link sub-assembly.

Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  • SST
  • 09628-00011
  • NOTICE:
Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
36. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
37. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle assembly.

  • NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Use wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
38. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
39. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.

  • SST
  • 09520-01010
    09520-24010(09520-32040)
  • NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
40. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
41. DISCONNECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the height control sensor connector.

Remove the clamp from the rear suspension member.

42. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LOWER LH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 4 bolts and suspension member brace lower LH.

43. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LOWER RH
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 4 bolts and suspension member brace lower RH.

44. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Support the rear suspension member with a jack.

  • HINT:
  • Remove the rear suspension member along with the rear differential carrier assembly.

Remove the 8 bolts, 2 rear suspension member stoppers, 2 differential support member stoppers and rear suspension member stopper lowers from the rear suspension member.

Lower the jack slowly and remove the rear suspension member with the rear differential carrier assembly.

45. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), remove the 3 bolts (A).

Rear Differential Carrier (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Removal. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts (B), 2 rear upper differential mount stoppers, 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers and rear differential carrier assembly.

LEXUS IS250, IS220d / GSE20 ALE20
DIFFERENTIAL
Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER for 2AD-FHV