Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Repair Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

125 N·m {1275 kgf·cm, 92 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(b) Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly to the rear drive shaft assembly. NOTICE: Align the matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

*a Matchmark

(c) Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

125 N·m {1275 kgf·cm, 92 ft·lbf}

3. INSTALL REAR DISC (for AWD)

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4. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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5. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

(b) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, temporarily install the rear axle shaft nut.

Torque:

294 N·m {2998 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Stake the rear axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

HINT:

Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from rotating.

6. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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7. REMOVE REAR DISC (for AWD)

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8. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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9. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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10. INSTALL REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)

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11. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)

(a) Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

12. INSTALL REAR DISC

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13. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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14. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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15. STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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17. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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