Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Rear Axle Hub Bolt

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

*1	REAR AXLE HUB BOLT	*2	REAR DISC
*3	REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY	*4	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
*5	NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY	-	-
	Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping" : N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)		N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque
●	Non-reusable part	-	-

Replacement

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear disc brake caliper assembly from hanging by the rear flexible hose.

3. REMOVE REAR DISC

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4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT

(a) Temporarily install 2 service nuts to the rear axle hub bolts as shown in the illustration. Recommended Service Nut: Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) NOTICE: Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the rear axle hub bolts.

*a Service Nut

(b) Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, remove the rear axle hub bolt.

SST: 09628-10011

NOTICE:

Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.

5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT

(a) Temporarily install a new rear axle hub bolt to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

*a Service Nut *b Washer

(b) Install a washer and service nut to the rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

Recommended Service Nut:

Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

HINT:

Recommended washer thickness is 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

(c) Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, install the rear axle hub bolt by tightening the service nut.

(d) Remove the 3 service nuts and washer from the 3 rear axle hub bolts.

6. INSTALL REAR DISC

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7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

150 N·m {1530 kgf·cm, 111 ft·lbf}

(b) Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

15 N·m {153 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf}

(c) Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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