Lexus NX: 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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that there is no excessive play in the radial direction of the inboard joint and outboard joint.

(b) Check the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot for damage.

(c) Check that the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot are not stretched or contracted when the front drive shaft assembly is at the standard length.

Length (A):

Item

Length

LH Side

568.5 mm (1.86 ft.)

RH Side

922.5 mm (3.03 ft.)

NOTICE:

Keep the front drive shaft assembly level during inspection.

If the front axle inboard joint boot and front axle outboard joint boot are stretched or contracted, correct them.

*a

for LH Side

*b

for RH Side

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 Reassembly

REASSEMBLY 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. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

 Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH (a) Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH. NOTICE: Do not damage the spline of the front drive inboard joint assemb

 Rear Drive Shaft Assembly

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 Dtc Check / Clear

DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTC (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the power switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Sliding Roof / Trouble Codes. Body Electrical > Sliding Roof > Trouble Codes (e) Check the details of the DTC(s).

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