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Lexus NX: Inspection

Lexus NX Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Lower Arm / Inspection

INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.

(1) Install the installation nut to the ball joint stud.

(2) Move the stud back and forth 5 times. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.5 to 3.4 N*m (5.1 to 35 kgf*cm, 4.4 to 30 in.*lbf)

If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear No. 1 suspension arm with a new one.

(b) Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.

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 Components

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 Disposal

DISPOSAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION: Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS part, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment. PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION CAUTION:

 Removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Click here 2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here 3. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector. (b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 ground wires. (c)

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