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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Precaution
PRECAUTION CAUTION:
While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, during servicing of the brake system components, do not depress the brake pedal
Intake System
On-vehicle InspectionON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT INTAKE SYSTEM HINT: Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing air leaks in the intake system. Click here (a) Check that there are no vacuum leaks at the points shown in the illustration.
