2026-09-15
Lexus LS 460/500h CV Joint & Driveshaft Service Malaysia
LS 460 is RWD — rear propshaft universal joints. LS AWD variants have front CV joints. Inspect CV boots every 40,000 km. Boot Full joint assembly. The LS's smooth power delivery reduces CV joint stress compared to performance-oriented RWD cars.
Lexus LS CV Joint
- LS is RWD (or AWD on LS 460 AWD): RWD rear driveshafts have CV joints at both ends — inner slip joint and outer fixed CV joint
- LS rear CV boot: inspect at 60,000 km — leather/rubber deteriorates in Malaysia heat; torn boot leads to CV joint failure within months
- LS AWD (if equipped): front driveshafts also have CV joints — inspect all four driveshaft boots at every service
- LS vibration at high speed: if LS vibrates above 120 km/h — check driveshaft balance first; then CV joint; then wheel balance — Techstream live data helps confirm