Lexus NX: Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL
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3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
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4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
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6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
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7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
| (a) Remove the 4 clips and rear engine under cover RH. |
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8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
| (a) Remove the 4 clips and rear engine under cover LH. |
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9. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER LH
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10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
| (a) Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH. |
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11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
| (a) Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH. |
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12. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar. HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt. |
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13. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
14. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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15. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
16. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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17. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member rear brace LH.
19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator. |
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(b) Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Engine Lifter |
| *b | Attachment |
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NOTICE:
- Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
- Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.
- The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
| (c) Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. |
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(d) Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
21. REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Using a jack, support the engine and transaxle assembly. |
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| (b) Remove the 6 bolts and front crossmember sub-assembly. |
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22. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
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23. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
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NOTICE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
24. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
25. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
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26. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
| (a) Remove the front stabilizer bar with the 2 front stabilizer bar bushings from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. |
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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral cable when the following conditions are met: 1) The steering wheel is removed, 2) the battery is connected, and 3) thepower switch on (IG).
