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Transfer System (4WD): Removal & Installation Lexus RX II

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REPLACEMENT

HINT

COMPONENTS: See «TRANSFER (4WD)»

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: REPLACEMENT
Scheme 1: REPLACEMENT

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2
  1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See «DRAINING & REFILLING» )
  2. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE NO.1 PLUG
  3. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG Remove the transfer drain plug, drain gasket and bleed the drain transfer oil.
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
  5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (See «REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION» ) SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
  6. REMOVE TRANSFER RH BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL Using SST(s), remove the transfer RH bearing retainer oil seal. SST 09308-00010 NOTE: Do not damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the case.
  7. INSTALL TRANSFER RH BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL Using SST(s), install a new transfer RH bearing retainer oil seal to the transfer case at the position shown in the illustration. SST 09223-46011 NOTE: Do not install the oil seal obliquely. Apply small amount of MP grease to the oil seal lip.
  8. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (See «REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION» )
  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
  10. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
  11. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATM)» )
  12. INSTALL TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG Install the transfer drain plug with a new drain gasket. Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
  13. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE NO.1 PLUG Add oil up to 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) below the lower side of the plug hole. Oil amount: 0.9 L (0.95 US qts, 0.71 lmp.qts) HINT: When adding oil, pour it slowly. Install the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new gasket No.1. Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/wheel-alignment/#front-wheel-alignment) )
  15. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See «PRE-CHECK» ) Check the speed sensor signal.

HINT

ENGINE COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS: See «COMPONENTS»

TRANSFER COMPONENTS: See «TRANSFER (4WD)»

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: REPLACEMENT
Scheme 3: REPLACEMENT

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4
  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See «REPLACEMENT»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical) )
  2. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (See «REPLACEMENT» )
  3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/TRANSFER (See «REPLACEMENT» )
  4. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSY (See «TRANSFER ASSY (4WD)» )
  5. REMOVE CTR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SLEEVE (See «TRANSFER ASSY (4WD)» ) SST 09308-00010
  6. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL Using SST(s), remove the transfrer case oil seal from the transfer case. SST 09308-00010 NOTE: Do not damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the case.
  7. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL Using SST(s), install a new transfer case oil seal to the transfer case at the position shown in the illustration. SST 09387-00010, 09950-70010 (09951-07150) NOTE: Do not install it obliquely. Apply small amount of MP grease to the oil seal lip.
  8. INSTALL CTR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SLEEVE (See «TRANSFER ASSY (4WD)» ) SST 09950-60010 (09951-00610), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
  9. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSY (See «TRANSFER ASSY (4WD)» )
  10. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/TRANSFER (See «REPLACEMENT» )
  11. INSTALL TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (See «REPLACEMENT» )
  12. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See «REPLACEMENT»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical) )

HINT

COMPONENTS: See «TRANSFER (4WD)»

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: REPLACEMENT
Scheme 5: REPLACEMENT

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6
  1. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE NO.1 PLUG
  2. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG Remove the transfer drain plug, drain gasket and bleed transfer oil.
  3. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system) )
  4. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (See «OVERHAUL»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#driveshaft-propellershaft) )
  5. REMOVE TRANSFER EXTENSION HOUSING TYPE T OIL SEAL Using SST(s), remove the transfer extension housing type T oil seal from the transfer extension housing sub-assy. SST 09308-00010 NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil-seal-fitted surface and the inside surface of the bush.
  6. INSTALL TRANSFER EXTENSION HOUSING TYPE T OIL SEAL Using SST(s), install a new transfer extension housing type T oil seal to the transfer extension housing sub-assy at the position shown in the illustration. SST 09325-20010 NOTE: Do not install the oil seal obliquely. Apply small amount of MP grease to the oil seal lip.
  7. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (See «OVERHAUL»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#driveshaft-propellershaft) )
  8. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (See «OVERHAUL»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#driveshaft-propellershaft) )
  9. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(/lexus/rx/ii-2003-2006/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system) )
  10. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
  11. INSTALL TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG Install the transfer drain plug with a new drain gasket. Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
  12. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE NO.1 PLUG Add oil up to 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) below the lower side of the plug hole. Oil amount: 0.9 L (0.95 US qts, 0.71 lmp.qts) NOTE: When supplying oil, pour do it slowly. Install the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new gasket No.1. Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)

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