Lexus NX: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
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. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.
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2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
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4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
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6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC
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9. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
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10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
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11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and tighten the nut.
Torque:
5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}
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REMOVAL 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 malfunc
Installation
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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 ma
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 DECK FLOOR BOX LH *2 NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY *3 REAR DECK FLOOR BOX *4 NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque - - ILLUSTRATION *1 FRONT DOOR ARMREST SET BRACKET LH *2 FRONT DOOR BELT MOU
