Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal

Drive Line. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Propeller Shaft. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

  3. REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH

  4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly -- Removal



1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Propeller Shaft.Propeller Shaft System.Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal

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



3. REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 4 nuts and outside air guide plate RH.



4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Propeller Shaft.Propeller Shaft System.Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on both flanges.

  1. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

    HINT:
    If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily tighten one nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers. (for automatic transmission)

  1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 center support bearing washers and 2 center support bearing dampers. (for manual transmission)

  1. Separate the center support bearing.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Propeller Shaft.Propeller Shaft System.Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal

  1. Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.

    SST
    09325-40010
    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the oil seal.