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 TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
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4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
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6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and rear axle hub and bearing assembly. |
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| (b) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly. |
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(c) Using a screwdriver or an equivalent, hold the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
(d) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
(e) Push the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH toward the outside of the vehicle and disconnect the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
| (f) Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly. NOTICE:
If it is difficult to remove, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly LH using a brass bar and a hammer. |
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for th
Inspection
INSPECTION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT A
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the
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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
Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Click here 2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Click here 3. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the bolt and rotate the hook connector as shown in the illustration. (b) Disconnect the air cond
