Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Replacement

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Axle And Differential / Differential Mount Cushion / Replacement

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear No. 2 differential mount cushion replacement are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

Calibration
  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminated
  • ABS warning light illuminated

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)
  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle
  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration
  • Intelligent clearance sonar system
  • Intuitive parking assist system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

for Initialization:

for Calibration:

  • Parking assist ECU initialization
  • Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization:

for Calibration:

Initialize No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

Gas leaks from exhaust system

Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

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2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

(a) Using SST, remove the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.

SST: 09570-48010

Rear of the Vehicle

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NOTICE:

  • Before using SST, apply grease to the SST bolts.
  • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
  • Be sure to use the correct direction of SST.
  • Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
  • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.
  • Tighten the 2 bolts of SST so that they enter the 2 holes of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion by an equal amount.

3. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

(a) Using SST, install a new rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.

SST: 09570-48010

*a

0° +/- 3°

*b

Protrusion

Rear of the Vehicle

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Standard Distance (A):

9.8 to 10.8 mm (0.386 to 0.425 in.)

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion is aligned within 3° from the center.
  • Install the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion so that the protrusion is positioned as shown in the illustration.
  • Temporarily install the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion to the rear suspension member sub-assembly in order to prevent it from tilting, and then install SST.
  • Before using SST, apply grease to the SST bolt.
  • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
  • Be sure to use the correct direction of SST.
  • Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
  • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.
  • Tighten the 2 bolts of SST so that they enter the 2 holes of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion by an equal amount.

4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

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