Lexus NX: 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 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Inspect the preload.
| (1) Secure the electric power steering column sub-assembly in a vise between aluminum plates or pieces of cloth as shown in the illustration. NOTICE:
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(2) Install the 2 nuts to the electric power steering column sub-assembly.
HINT:
The nuts to use are the steering wheel set nut or equivalents.
| Steering wheel set nut part No. | Thread diameter | Thread pitch |
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| 90179-12071 | 12 mm (0.4724 in.) | 1.25 mm (0.0492 in.) |
| (3) Turn the steering main shaft by 180° to the left and right at a speed of 1 turn per second. Repeat these movements 2 to 3 times to center the power steering ECU assembly. |
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| (4) Check the turning torque of the steering main shaft. Standard preload: 0.9 to 1.5 N*m (10 to 15 kgf*cm, 8 to 13 in.*lbf) NOTICE: Make sure that the shaft turns smoothly. HINT: If the result is not as specified, center the power steering ECU assembly again. |
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(b) Inspect the bushings.
| (1) Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the electric power steering column sub-assembly. HINT: If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one. |
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Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
Do not replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral with sensor
Steering Heater Switch
InspectionINSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE NO. 2 COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here 2. INSPECT NO. 2 COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (a) Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table
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Refrigerant Line
ComponentsCOMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 LIQUID TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY *2 DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY *3 SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY *4 AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY *5 PIPING CLAMP *6 O-RING N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque ● Non-reusable part
Lost Communication with Tilt & (U1115)
DESCRIPTION DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output from U1115 Lost Communication with Tilt & Telescopic Module There is no communication from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
Power source circuit of multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU
