Lexus NX: 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 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
- Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
- Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut fixed in place.
2. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
| (a) Align the matchmarks and install the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear assembly. |
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(b) Install the bolt.
Torque:
35.3 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}
3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Temporarily install the clamp to the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly. |
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(b) Align the round hole in the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly with the protrusion of the steering gear assembly and install the cover.
(c) Install a new clamp.
4. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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5. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
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6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
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8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
9. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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10. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
11. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut. Torque: 49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Tighten the nut up to an additional 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned. |
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(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
Bend the cotter pin along the nut.
12. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
13. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Install the clip (A) as shown in the illustration and engage the clip (B) to the body to connect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly. NOTICE: Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged. |
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14. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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(a) Align the matchmarks and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the intermediate shaft.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque:
35.3 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}
15. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
(a) Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
(b) Install the floor carpet.
16. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
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17. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
18. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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19. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
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20. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
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21. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER CENTER LH
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22. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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Disposal
DISPOSAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION: Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS part, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment. PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION CAUTION:
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (a) for LH Side: (1) Check the stop (park) position. *1 Ceramic Dot *2 Louver Lip Edge *a 34 mm (1.3386 in.) *b 7.5 mm (0.2953 in.) (2) Operate the windshield wiper motor assembly.
