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 TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
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4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
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6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and rear axle hub and bearing assembly. |
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| (b) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly. |
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(c) Using a screwdriver or an equivalent, hold the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
(d) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
(e) Push the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH toward the outside of the vehicle and disconnect the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
| (f) Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly. NOTICE:
If it is difficult to remove, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly LH using a brass bar and a hammer. |
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for th
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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT A
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the
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