Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - PROPELLER SHAFT

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2AD-FHV) - INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING

Check the front and rear flexible couplings for cracks or damage.

Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Inspection. PROPELLER SHAFT. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Inspect the flexible coupling centering bushing.


If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

2. INSPECT PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Inspection. PROPELLER SHAFT. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the intermediate shaft.

  • Maximum runout:
  • 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
  • NOTICE:
  • The dial indicator must be set perpendicular to the center of the intermediate shaft.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the intermediate shaft.


3. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the propeller shaft.

  • Maximum runout:
  • 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
  • NOTICE:
  • The dial indicator must be set perpendicular to the center of the propeller shaft.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller shaft.


4. INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Inspection. PROPELLER SHAFT. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly.

Check that there is no play in the spider bearing.


If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.

5. INSPECT NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly (For 2Ad-Fhv) - Inspection. PROPELLER SHAFT. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Turn the center support bearing by hand in the rotating direction. Check that the center support bearing turns smoothly.

Check that the seals are not cracked or damaged.


If the center support bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn smoothly, replace it.