diverchris

Hello,
The Canadian owner's manual states that every 16 000 kms the prop shaft needs to be lubricated. Can someone please provide instructions on how to do this, any tools required, and what products people are using. I would really like to avoid a visit to a Lexus Dealership.

Also, does anyone know if the 2005 RX330 has a timing belt or timing chain as the manual indicates the timing belt needs to be replaced at 144 000 kms

Thanks for everyone's assistance in advance,

bagsbie

it's a timing belt. As far as the propeller shaft lubrication, I, personally, overlooked it but think some high quality synthetic grease will do.

diverchris

I had my Lexus at the Toyota dealership in regards to the Prop Shaft lubrication. The prop shaft does not need to be lubricated. The manual is very generic, so the lube is not needed for AWD 2005 RX330
Chris

tromly

Thank you Chris for sharing this info, I have two 04's both 2WD, is it the same for them?

diverchris

I can only assume so. The prop shaft for AWD at all of the u-joints there is no grease fitting. Maybe its different on 2WD.

diverchris

Hello everyone,
I'm rapidly approaching 144000 kms and going on a dive trip to Florida and want to get this work done before I leave. That being said I need to purchase all of the necessary parts for this, as I get them at a greatly reduced rate and give them to my mechanic to install.

That being said, in an absolute worse case scenario what should I be buying on top of the timing belt, and what are the part numbers. I plan on replacing the water pump and the other belts as well.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.
I'm driving a 2005 RX330

mandyfig

Try Sewell, will list all you need. Send a PM to Darryl.