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

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the lock nut and tie rod assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned. HINT: After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

*a Matchmark

2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering link assembly to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Torque: 70 N·m {714 kgf·cm, 52 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured. Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the steering link assembly pinion shaft side.

4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

(a) Install the front stabilizer bar to the front frame assembly.

5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

(a) Install the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly.

6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

(a) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts. Torque: 93 N·m {948 kgf·cm, 69 ft·lbf}

8. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut. Torque: 49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Do not damage the ball joint dust cover. Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

(b) Install a new cotter pin.

10. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut. Torque: 76 N·m {775 kgf·cm, 56 ft·lbf} HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

12. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

*a Matchmark

(b) Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering link assembly.

(c) Install a new bolt.

Torque:

64 N·m {653 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf}

14. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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15. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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16. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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