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. | |
2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and rack end. | |
(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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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 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 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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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NO. 4 DASH PANEL INSULATOR PAD (FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST) (a) Install the No. 4 dash panel insulator pad (front floor footrest) with the clip. 2. CONNECT FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY (a) Attach the 3 hooks and 2 fasteners to install the front floor carpet assembly.
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST NOTICE: In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not. HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,