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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.
  • If the front speed sensor rotor needs to be replaced, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)

(a) Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • Keep the tip of the front speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
  • Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.
  • After installing the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and steering knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
  • Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it.

(b) Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.

NOTICE:

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

(c) Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.

NOTICE:

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

(d) Install the front flexible hose with the bolt.

Torque:

18.8 N·m {192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

(e) Install the sensor clamp with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

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

(f) Engage the 2 sensor clamps.

NOTICE:

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

(g) Connect the front speed sensor connector.

(h) Return the front fender splash shield sub-assembly to its original position.

2. INSTALL FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/ AVS)

(a) Install the front skid control sensor wire to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(b) Connect the connector to the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

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

(c) Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.

NOTICE:

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

(d) Install the front flexible hose with the bolt.

Torque:

18.8 N·m {192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

(e) Install the sensor clamp with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

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

(f) Engage the 2 sensor clamps.

NOTICE:

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

(g) Connect the front skid control sensor wire connector.

(h) Return the front fender splash shield sub-assembly to its original position.

3. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ AVS)

(a) Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • Keep the tip of the front speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
  • Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.
  • After installing the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and steering knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
  • Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it.

(b) Connect the front speed sensor connector.

4. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the front fender splash shield sub-assembly with the screw and clip.

5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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6. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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    Components
    COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A w/o AVS - - *1 FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY *2 FRONT SPEED SENSOR *3 FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE - - N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified ...

    Removal
    REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The following procedure is for the LH side. If the front speed sensor rotor needs to be replaced, repla ...

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