Lexus NX: Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL
| (a) Secure the steering wheel assembly with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation. HINT: This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable. |
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3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
| (a) Fold back the floor carpet, and then remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet. |
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4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| (a) Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft. |
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(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
5. DISCONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Remove the clip (A), disengage the clip (B) from the body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly. NOTICE: Do not damage the clips (A) and (B). |
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6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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8. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER CENTER LH
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9. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
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10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
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11. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02060
| *a | 1 mm (0.0397 in.) | *b | Nut |
| *c | String | *d | Molybdenum Grease Application Area |
| *e | Place the wrench here | *f | Turn |
| *g | SST Number | *h | Spacer B |
| *i | Body | *j | Claw |
CAUTION:
Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
NOTICE:
- Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
- As the ball joint dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
- Do not damage the ball joint boot of the tie rod end.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
12. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
13. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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14. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
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16. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
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18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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20. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the clamp.
| (b) Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering gear assembly. |
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21. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
| (a) Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly. |
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(b) Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear assembly.
22. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering gear assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. NOTICE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed in place. |
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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
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