Lexus NX: Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Rear Suspension System| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle unstable | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment | | |
| Rear wheel alignment | | |
| Front hub bearing | | |
| Rear hub bearing | | |
| Front shock absorber with coil spring | | |
| Rear shock absorber | | |
| Rear coil spring | | |
| Bottoming | Vehicle (Overloaded) | - |
| Front shock absorber with coil spring | | |
| Rear shock absorber | | |
| Rear coil spring | | |
| Swaying/pitching | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front stabilizer bar | | |
| Front shock absorber with coil spring | | |
| Rear shock absorber | | |
| Rear coil spring | | |
| Rear wheel shimmy | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | | |
| Rear wheel alignment | | |
| Rear shock absorber | | |
| Rear coil spring | | |
| Rear hub bearing | | |
| Abnormal tire wear | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Wheels (Out of balance) | | |
| Front wheel alignment | | |
| Rear wheel alignment | | |
| Vehicle pull | Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) | |
| Front wheel alignment | | |
| Rear wheel alignment | | |
| Brake (Dragging) | | |
| Steering wheel (Off center) | |
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A w/ AVS - - *1 NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER *2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY *3 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH *4 REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH *5
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 Click here 2. DISCONNECT R
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Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH Click here 2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Use the same procedure as for the driver seat. 3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (a) Disconnect the 2 connectors. (b) Detach the 6 clamps. (c) Detach the clamp.
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST DATA LIST HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be dis
