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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Removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION NOTICE: After turning the power switch off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Click here 2. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here 3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Click here 4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR

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