Lexus NX: 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
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2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
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3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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5. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the suspension arm.
NOTICE:
- Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.
- Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
6. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
| (a) Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack. NOTICE: Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm. |
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| (b) Remove the bolt located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm. |
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(c) Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring together with the rear upper coil spring insulator.
7. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
(a) Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.
8. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
(a) Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
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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
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
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here 2. INSTALL NO. 4 ROOF HEADLINING SUPPORT (for Normal Roof) (a) Align the No. 4 roof headlining support with the marking on the roof headlining and install the No. 4 roof headlining support using double-sided tape or hot
Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY *2 REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH *3 REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH - - ILLUSTRATION *A w/o AVS *B w/ AVS *1 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH *2 FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH *3 FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB
