Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: On-vehicle Inspection

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Axle And Differential / Front Axle Hub / On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.

Maximum Looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:

  • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.

HINT:

If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front axle hub bolts.

Maximum Runout:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:

  • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  • Make sure to set the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the front axle hub bolts.
  • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.

HINT:

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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    Components
    COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A w/o AVS *B w/ AVS *1 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY *2 FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT *3 FRONT DISC *4 FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY *5 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ...

    Removal
    REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during fro ...

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