Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: Steering Knuckle
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
| *A | Nut Type A | *B | Nut Type B |
| *1 | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY | *2 | STEERING KNUCKLE |
| *3 | FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY | *4 | FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER |
| *5 | COTTER PIN | - | - |
.png) | N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque | ● | Non-reusable part |
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.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Secure the steering knuckle between aluminum plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque:
96 N·m {979 kgf·cm, 71 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
- Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
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3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during steering knuckle removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front wheel alignment adjustment | Calibration |
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HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
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3. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
| (a) Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. |
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(b) Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
- Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
- Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
Replacement
REPLACEMENT CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during ...
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