Lexus NX: Installation
INSTALLATION
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. INSTALL REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
| *a | 10 mm or less |
(a) Install the rear upper coil spring insulator to the rear coil spring.
NOTICE:
Install the rear upper coil insulator so that the distance between the stopper and upper end of the rear coil spring is 10 mm (0.394 in.) or less.
2. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
(a) Install the rear lower coil spring insulator to the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
3. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH
| (a) Install the rear coil spring to the rear No. 2 suspension arm. NOTICE: Install the rear coil spring so that the identification marks are positioned as shown in the illustration. |
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| (b) Using a jack and wooden block, raise the vehicle gradually to install the rear No. 2 suspension arm to the rear axle carrier. Then temporarily install the bolt. |
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4. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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5. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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7. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
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8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
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9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
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10. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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11. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION
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12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A w/ AVS - - *1 REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH *2 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH *3 REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY *4 NO. 2
Removal
REMOVAL 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. REMOVE REAR WHEEL Click here 2. REMOVE REAR
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Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (a) Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces where the cylinder head contacts the cylinder block and manifold. *a Cylinder Head Lower Side *b Intake Manifold Side *c Exhaust
Fail-safe Chart
FAIL-SAFE CHART FAIL SAFE FUNCTION (a) The following chart shows the status of the controls when the system is normal and malfunctioning.
The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("ON" and "OFF") comes on for approximately 4 seconds, and then goes off for approximately 2 seconds.
Approximately 6 s
