Lexus NX: Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT
| (a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the steering rack end. |
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(b) Install the No. 2 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.
NOTICE:
- Make sure that the boot is free of rust and foreign matter.
- Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot.
3. TIGHTEN NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
| (a) Using SST, tighten a new No. 2 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration. SST: 09521-24010 Clearance: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less NOTICE: Be careful not to damage or twist the boot. |
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4. TIGHTEN NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.
5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
(a) Using pliers, install the 2 steering rack boot clips.
6. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
| (a) Using SST, rotate the pinion shaft to see if both the left and right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly. SST: 09616-00011 HINT: If the result is not as specified, use new steering rack boot clamps and reinstall the steering rack boots. |
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7. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Install the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly so that the matchmarks align. HINT: After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nuts to the specified torque. |
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8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
9. CHECK TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Adjust the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and RH so that distance A and distance B are within the specified ranges. Reference Values:
HINT:
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