Lexus NX: Performance Damper
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
| *1 | SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER | - | - |
.png) | N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque | - | - |
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. |
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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}
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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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Parts Location
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Installation
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