Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Installation

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual / Brake / Brake (front) / Front Brake Flexible Hose / Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Because the left and right front flexible hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the front flexible hoses.
  • When reusing the front flexible hoses, use the identification marks created during removal to install each front flexible hose to its original position.

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

NOTICE:

When installing the front flexible hose, minimize twisting of the hose.

(a) Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.

NOTICE:

  • Install the clip as far as it will go.
  • When installing the front flexible hose, face the identification mark to the outside of the vehicle.

*a

Identification Mark

*b

Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

*c

Union Nut Wrench

(b) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose while holding the front flexible hose with a wrench.

Torque:

Specified tightening torque :

15.2 N·m {155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • Do not kink or damage the brake line.
  • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.

HINT:

  • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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  • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)):

    13.38 N*m (136 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

(c) Engage the 2 hooks to install the sensor clamp bracket.

NOTICE:

Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it.

Hook

(d) Install the front flexible hose to the shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

18.8 N·m {192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

(e) Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

Torque:

30.4 N·m {310 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
  • Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

2. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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