Passenger Side Axle Replacement
 

Hello Everyone,

I just bought a 2007 Lexus ES 350 last month with 40k miles and I LOVE the car. I took it in for it's first oil change today at the dealership and they found a leak in the passenger side axle. There was grease all over the place and they told me I needed a new axle. They mentioned it looked like the damage was pretty recent. There is a remanufactured Lexus part they offered for $300. If I let them replace it, the total including an alignment will cost me $650. My question is.... Can I buy the part and replace it myself, then get the alignment done at the dealer to avoid all the labor fees. I consider myself mechanically inclined. Have done my own fair share of maintenance work from oil changes to valve cover gasket replacements.

maybe this will help for front..looks difficult

having a hell of a time getting these right :p, add these 2

I replaced both mine on an earlier model for around $100 each from NAPA. Not the hardest job I've tackled.

Thanks Nevernu I appreciate the diagrams!! John did you have any online resources for information to guide you? If so please send. Thanks!

I had a Camry manual. I gave it to the new owner. Try youtube I'll bet there is something.