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Lexus NX: Installation

Lexus NX Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower Ball Joint / Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.
  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake shoes are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

NOTICE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

(b) Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.

Torque:

133 N·m {1356 kgf·cm, 98 ft·lbf}

(c) Install a new clip.

NOTICE:

  • If the holes for the clip are not aligned, align the holes by tightening the nut as necessary up to an additional 60°.
  • Make sure the claws of the clip are fully inserted into the grooves of the nut.

2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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 Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Shift Paddle Switch RH (Transmission Shift Switch Assembly): Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified

 Removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 cushions and disconnect the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH. HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

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