Lexus NX: Replacement
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
- When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.
- While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake shoes are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.
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2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
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4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle. NOTICE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose. |
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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH
| *1 | Nut |
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
(a) Temporarily install 2 nuts and 2 washers to the front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle, remove the front axle hub bolt.
SST: 09611-12010
7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH
| (a) Install a washer and nut to a new front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration. |
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(b) Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle, install the hub bolt by tightening the nut.
(c) Remove the nut and plate washer.
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC
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9. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
106.8 N·m {1089 kgf·cm, 79 ft·lbf}
10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
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11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and tighten the nut.
Torque:
5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A w/ AVS - - *1 REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH *2 REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH *3 REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH *4 REAR N
Removal
REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunc
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Inspection Mode Procedure
INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE NOTICE: When operating the vehicle in inspection mode for an operation such as a speedometer test, a DTC may be set. Therefore, if the warning light comes on, after canceling inspection mode, check for DTCs using the Techstream and clear the DTCs. HINT:
If the engine is
Removal
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