Lexus NX: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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5. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

8. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/o AVS)

(a) Remove the clamp.

*1 Absorber Bracket

(b) Remove the bolt, 2 guides and sensor clamp from the absorber bracket.

(c) Disconnect the bolt and front speed sensor LH.

NOTICE:

Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.

9. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ AVS)

(a) Remove the front speed sensor LH.

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(b) Disconnect the skid control sensor wire LH.

(1) Remove the bolt, guide and sensor clamp.

*1 Absorber Bracket

(2) Remove the grommet from the absorber bracket.

10. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (w/o AVS)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (w/ AVS)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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13. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

14. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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15. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

16. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and detach the 2 guides.

(b) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly LH and front axle assembly LH. NOTICE: Do not use a punch to make the matchmarks.

*a Matchmark

(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle assembly LH.

17. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH. SST: 09520-01010 SST: 09520-24010 09520-32040 NOTICE: Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH, front axle inboard joint boot and front drive shaft dust cover LH. Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH. When carrying the front drive shaft assembly LH, hold it horizontally. HINT: Hook the SST claw at the position shown in the illustration to remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

19. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Disconnect the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

HINT:

If the spline connection is stiff, using a brass bar and hammer, lightly tap the inboard joint assembly to remove it.

(c) Remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.

20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH. NOTICE: Do not damage the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

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