Lexus NX: 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
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2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH. |
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3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
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5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Remove the nut from the rear axle carrier. |
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| (b) Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration. SST: 09960-20010 09961-02060 NOTICE: Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.). HINT: Use 2 SST of the same type. |
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(c) Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010
| *a | Tie the string so there is no slack | *b | Place the wrench here |
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CAUTION:
Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of SST bolt.
NOTICE:
- Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
- Be sure to turn the part indicated in the illustration with a wrench.
- Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
- Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
| (d) Put matchmarks on the rear suspension toe adjust cam, No. 2 camber adjust cam and rear suspension member. |
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| (e) Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH. |
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6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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7. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
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8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
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9. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
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10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
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11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm from the suspension member.
NOTICE:
Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH
| (a) Using SST, remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper LH. SST: 09922-10010 |
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