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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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 CONNECTING ROD BEARING *2 CRANKSHAFT *3 CRANKSHAFT BEARING *4 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY SET KEY *5 CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER *6 NO. 1 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY *7 NO. 2 OIL NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY *8 PISTON *9 PISTON PIN HOLE SNAP RING *10
Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A w/o AVS *B w/ AVS *1 REAR SPEED SENSOR LH *2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH *3 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH *4 PARKING BRAKE WIRE BRACKET N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque * For use with ball joint lock nut wrench
