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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL LOWER CONTROL ARM PIN (for TMMC Made)

(a) Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST, install a new lower control arm pin to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09650-17011

2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(c) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the spacer and nut (A). NOTICE: Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.

(d) Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.

Torque:

100 N·m {1020 kgf·cm, 74 ft·lbf}

(e) Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.

Torque:

145 N·m {1479 kgf·cm, 107 ft·lbf}

(f) Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly with the 2 bolts (D).

Torque:

100 N·m {1020 kgf·cm, 74 ft·lbf}

(g) Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

3. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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4. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the 3 bolts. Torque: Bolt (A) : 15 N·m {153 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf} Bolt (B) : 8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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7. INSTALL REAR DISC

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8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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9. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Install the rear flexible hose to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

18.8 N·m {192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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11. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the nut. Torque: 145 N·m {1479 kgf·cm, 107 ft·lbf}

12. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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13. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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14. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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15. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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16. PERFORM INITIALIZATION