pmobils

So i have been feeling that "thump" or "bump" or whatever that darn feeling is after i come to a stop, and im sick of it. My 04 has never had the tsb done. So now that im out of warranty i will do it myself. I just order that shaft and will be posting the diy for anyone who would like to see it.

Lexus 4 ME

I did mine last year. Icluding parts and labor it was $1600.

pmobils

did you do only the drive shaft? or the control arms as well ?

cssnms

The control arms are not called for under the latest TSB.

mann777

Here is the TSB with the Repair Procedure.
goodluck

pmobils

Ok so i only changed the driveshaft and it worked perfect.for some reason i cant post the pics! And i did check the control arm bushings. They showed no cracks or tears. Part # was 37110-60a40 list price was 330.00 from lexus. Worth every penny.

pmobils

Oh ya and btw lexus quoted 600.00. This is very easy to diy.

antonio98

Do you get an error message when you try to post the pics?

Usually, it will give you an error message if the file size is too large.

pmobils

Actually i dont really understand how to insert image...is there a different way?

antonio98

When you create your post, scroll down to the Additional Options section.

Click on the Manage Attachments button.

From there, click Browse to select the pics you want to attach.

Then click Upload.
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pmobils

Thanks antonio for the help.SO BASICALLY START WITH SOME LUBRICATION TO HELP AS THE FASTNERS ARE VERY TIGHT. THEN WITH TWO WRENCHES (YOU WILL NEED 2 14MM AND 1 17MM WRENCHES) BREAK THE BOLTS LOOSE. ONCE ALL FASTENERS ARE REMOVED YOU MAY NEED A TOUGH FLAT SCREW DRIVER OR PRYBAR TO SEPARATE THE SHAFT FROM THE OUTPUT AND INPUT SHAFTS(TRANSMISSION SIDE AND DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) THEN REINSTALL NEW SHAFT IN REVERSE ORDER. IF YOU HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH THE SPEC IS 65 FT LB OR 88 NM. TOOK ME 20 MINUTES IN AND OUT.(OF COURSE I DID HAVE A LIFT SO THAT HELPS A LITTLE)

Randy20g

So far all is good with the new part. New shaft cost 258.20, and I got a $150 credit towards the cost from Lexus as goodwill.
Time to replace the shaft was 35min on my back.

My thump had become so bad on stopping AND release of brake upon acceleration, it was awful. After replacement, all thumping is gone.

BTW - I had tried multiple grease tricks and attempts.

Mparent

I am curious, how did you manage the $150 goodwill credit?

ROSCOGX470

Probably a stupid question but what makes the original shaft faulty? Is there rubber components that wear? Or is it a case of the original warping? Just curious, I have on occasion felt the thump but not consistent enough to replace. Does it eventually get worse?