Lexus NX: Performance Damper

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

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SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER

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N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque

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Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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2. REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and the suspension tower damper from the vehicle.

Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER

(a) Visually check the suspension tower damper and, if the rod is bent, a leak is found or the damper cannot be installed without extending or compressing it, replace it with a new one.

NOTICE:

Do not extend or compress the damper.

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER

(a) Install the suspension tower damper with the 4 nuts.

Torque:

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

Front of Vehicle

2. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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Disposal

DISPOSAL

PROCEDURE

1. DISPOSE OF SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER

(a) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.

CAUTION:

Always use proper safety equipment and be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly about.

HINT:

The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.

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 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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 Installation

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 Diagnosis System

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (a) Blind spot monitor data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read from the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream to check for malfunctions and perform repairs. CHECK DLC3 (a) Check the DLC3.

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