Lexus NX: Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH

(a) Using SST, install the rear No. 1 spring bumper LH. SST: 09922-10010 Torque: Specified tightening torque : 30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf} HINT: Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench. Click here When using SST (fulcrum length of 116.5 mm (4.5866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.0866 in.)): 18.2 N*m (186 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)

*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm to the suspension member with the bolt and nut.

NOTICE:

Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

HINT:

Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

3. INSTALL REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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4. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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5. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH

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6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm to the rear axle carrier with a new nut.

(b) Insert the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the rear of the vehicle to install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH, and then temporarily install the No. 2 camber adjust cam with the nut.

8. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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9. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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10. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Tighten the 2 bolts and nut of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

Torque:

90 N·m {918 kgf·cm, 66 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

11. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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12. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Tighten the nut. Torque: 100 N·m {1020 kgf·cm, 74 ft·lbf}

(b) Tighten the nut of the rear No. 1 suspension arm. Torque: 120 N·m {1224 kgf·cm, 89 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Align the matchmarks on the rear suspension member and adjust cam.

13. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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14. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

(a) Insert the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover LH into the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

(b) Install the rear suspension arm cover LH with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

12 N·m {122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Make sure that the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover are inserted.

15. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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16. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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17. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION

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18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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