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.

*a Protective Tape

2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and rack end.

*a Matchmark

(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.

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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