Lexus NX: Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. FIX STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
| (a) Using SST, fix the steering gear assembly. SST: 09612-00012 HINT: Apply protective tape to SST before use. |
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2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and rack end. |
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(b) Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.
5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
| (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot. |
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6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.
7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Remove the No. 2 steering rack boot.
8. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Remove the No. 1 steering rack boot.
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Inspection
INSPECTION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-AS
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. *1 Rack Housing *2 Steering Rack End
Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (a) Install the steering gear assembly to the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Torque: 110 N·m {1122 kgf·cm, 81 ftÂ
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Repair
REPAIR CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
If the installation area of the headlight assembly is damaged, use the supply retainer for low-cost repair.
Make sure that the headlight assembly is not damage
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK FOR DTC (a) Turn the power switch off. (b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (c) Turn the power switch on (IG). (d) Turn the Techstream on. (e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Back Door / Trouble Codes. (f) Check for DTCs. Body Electrical > Back Door > Tr
