Lexus NX: Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. FIX STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
| (a) Using SST, fix the steering gear assembly. SST: 09612-00012 HINT: Apply protective tape to SST before use. |
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2. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and rack end. |
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(b) Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.
3. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
4. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.
5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
| (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot. |
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6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.
7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Remove the No. 2 steering rack boot.
8. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Remove the No. 1 steering rack boot.
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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 TIE ROD END SUB-AS
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT (a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the steering rack end. *1 Rack Housing *2 Steering Rack End
Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (a) Install the steering gear assembly to the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Torque: 110 N·m {1122 kgf·cm, 81 ftÂ
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 DECK FLOOR BOX LH *2 NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY *3 REAR DECK FLOOR BOX *4 NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque - - ILLUSTRATION *1 ABSORBER CONTROL ECU *2 CONNECTOR N*m (kgf*cm, ft
Customize Parameters
CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS INSTALL CUSTOMIZE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM HINT: The following items can be customized. NOTICE:
When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customizing.
When tr
