Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: Reassembly

A

31.1 (1.22) / 51 (2.01)

29.8 (1.17) / 48.8 (1.92)

29.8 (1.17) / 48.8 (1.92)

B

58.8 (2.31) / 72.7 (2.86)

57.3 (2.26) / 71.94 (2.83)

-

C

-

39.2 (1.54) / 52.6 (2.07)

38.1 (1.50) / 50.2 (1.98)

D

-

33.2 (1.31) / 45.6 (1.80)

35.2 (1.39) / 47 (1.85)

E

33.2 (1.31) / 45.6 (1.80)

-

25.6 (1.01) / 43.7 (1.72)

F

-

24.25 (0.955) / 41.17 (1.62)

24.2 (0.953) / 41.7 (1.64)

G

-

50.5 (1.99) / 71.1 (2.80)

52.8 (2.08) / 76.4 (3.01)

(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (front side outer race) to the transaxle housing.

SST: 09950-60020

09951-00910

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07150

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (front side outer race) so that there is no clearance between the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (front side outer race) and the transaxle housing. If there is any clearance, the turning torque of the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly cannot be measured correctly.

(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new differential case tapered roller bearing (front side outer race) to the transaxle housing.

SST: 09950-60020

09951-00890

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07200

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the differential case tapered roller bearing (front side outer race) so that there is no clearance between the differential case tapered roller bearing (front side outer race) and the transaxle housing. If there is any clearance, the turning torque of the differential case assembly cannot be measured correctly.

(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (rear side outer race) and shim to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00680

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07200

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (rear side outer race) so that there is no clearance between the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (rear side outer race) and shim, and the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly. If there is any clearance, the turning torque of the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly cannot be measured correctly.

(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new differential case tapered roller bearing (rear side outer race) and new shim to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

SST: 09950-60020

09951-00910

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07150

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the differential case tapered roller bearing (rear side outer race) so that there is no clearance between the differential case tapered roller bearing (rear side outer race) and shim, and the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly. If there is any clearance, the turning torque of the differential case assembly cannot be measured correctly.

(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new tight plug (counter driven gear side) to the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly.

SST: 09201-41020

Standard Depth:

12.8 to 13.65 mm (0.504 to 0.537 in.)

(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new tight plug (differential drive pinion side) to the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly.

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00260

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07150

Standard Depth:

25.3 to 26.15 mm (0.996 to 1.03 in.)

(a) Using SST and a press, install a new counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (rear side inner race) to the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly.

SST: 09316-60011

09316-00071

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00560

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07150

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (rear side inner race) so that there is no clearance between the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (rear side inner race) and the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly. If there is any clearance, the turning torque of the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly cannot be measured correctly.

(a) Using SST and a press, install a new counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (front side inner race) to the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly.

SST: 09636-20010

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (front side inner race) so that there is no clearance between the counter driven gear tapered roller bearing (front side inner race) and the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly. If there is any clearance, the turning torque of the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly cannot be measured correctly.

(b) Install the differential case assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(c) Install the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly to the transaxle case sub-assembly.

(d) Install the transaxle housing to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 24 bolts.

Torque:

Bolt (A), (B), (D) :

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

Bolt (C) :

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

(e) Using SST, turn the differential case assembly right and left 2 or 3 times to settle the bearings.

SST: 09564-33010

90564-57035

1.19 (0.0469)

CA

90564-57036

1.22 (0.0480)

CB

90564-57037

1.25 (0.0492)

CC

90564-57038

1.28 (0.0504)

CD

90564-57039

1.31 (0.0516)

CE

90564-57040

1.34 (0.0528)

CF

90564-57041

1.37 (0.0539)

CG

90564-57042

1.40 (0.0551)

CH

90564-57043

1.43 (0.0563)

CJ

90564-57044

1.46 (0.0575)

CK

90564-57045

1.49 (0.0587)

CL

90564-57046

1.52 (0.0598)

CM

90564-57047

1.55 (0.0610)

CN

90564-57048

1.58 (0.0622)

CP

90564-57049

1.61 (0.0634)

CR

90564-57050

1.64 (0.0646)

CS

90564-57051

1.67 (0.0657)

CT

90564-57052

1.70 (0.0669)

CU

90564-57053

1.73 (0.0681)

CV

90564-57054

1.76 (0.0693)

CW

90564-57055

1.79 (0.0705)

CX

90564-57056

1.82 (0.0717)

CY

90564-57057

1.85 (0.0728)

CZ

90564-57058

1.88 (0.0740)

DA

90564-57059

1.91 (0.0752)

DB

90564-57060

1.94 (0.0764)

DC

90564-57061

1.97 (0.0776)

DD

90564-57062

2.00 (0.0787)

DE

90564-57063

2.03 (0.0799)

DF

90564-57064

2.06 (0.0811)

DG

90564-57065

2.09 (0.0823)

DH

90564-57066

2.12 (0.0835)

DJ

90564-57067

2.15 (0.0846)

DK

90564-57068

2.18 (0.0858)

DL

90564-57069

2.21 (0.0870)

DM

(g) Remove the 24 bolts and transaxle housing from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF and install them to the 2 No. 2 transaxle case plugs.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 2 O-rings are not twisted.

(c) Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF and install them to the 2 No. 2 transaxle case plugs.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 2 O-rings are not twisted.

(a) Coat 3 new O-rings with ATF and install them to the 3 No. 1 transaxle case plugs.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 3 O-rings are not twisted.

(c) Coat 4 new O-rings with ATF and install them to the 4 No. 1 transaxle case plugs.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 4 O-rings are not twisted.

(b) Using SST and a hammer, install the manual valve lever shaft oil seal to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00200

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07150

Standard Depth:

-0.3 to 0.4 mm (-0.0118 to 0.0157 in.)

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the breather plug.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.

(b) Engage each claw to install the breather plug to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Securely push in the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly until the breather plug is engaged.

(a) Coat 2 new direct clutch drum oil seal rings with ATF and install them to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Coat the No. 1 thrust bearing race with ATF and install it to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

No. 1 Thrust Bearing Race Diameter:

(a) Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF and install them to the 1st and reverse brake piston.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 2 O-rings are not twisted.

(c) Install the 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly to the 1st and reverse brake piston.

(d) Place SST on the 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly and compress it with a press.

SST: 09387-00140

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00650

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07200

(a) Coat 2 new intermediate shaft O-rings with ATF and install them to the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 2 intermediate shaft O-rings are not twisted.

(a) Coat the rubber portion on the edge of the C-2 clutch piston with ATF.

(a) Install the clutch return with retainer spring sub-assembly to the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

(a) Coat the rubber portion on the edge of the C-2 clutch balancer with ATF.

(c) Place SST on the C-2 clutch balancer, and compress the clutch return with retainer spring sub-assembly with a press.

SST: 09387-00020

NOTICE:

Stop pressing when the spring seat is 1 to 2 mm (0.0394 to 0.0787 in.) below the snap ring groove to prevent the spring seat from being deformed.

(a) Install the direct clutch flange, 4 No. 2 clutch discs and 4 No. 2 clutch plates to the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the direct clutch flange, 4 No. 2 clutch discs and 4 No. 2 clutch plates are installed in the correct order.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, install the snap ring to the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

(a) Coat the thrust needle roller bearing with ATF and install it to the C-2 clutch assembly.

Thrust Needle Roller Bearing Diameter:

(c) Coat the thrust needle roller bearing and No. 2 thrust bearing race with ATF and install them to the C-2 clutch assembly.

Thrust Needle Roller Bearing and No. 2 Thrust Bearing Race Diameter:

(a) Install the 2 1st and reverse brake flanges, 5 1st and reverse brake clutch discs and 4 1st and reverse brake clutch plates to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, install the snap ring to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Coat the No. 4 thrust bearing race and No. 3 thrust bearing race with ATF and install them to the rear planetary sun gear sub-assembly.

No. 4 Thrust Bearing Race and No. 3 Thrust Bearing Race Diameter:

(a) Coat the No. 4 planetary carrier thrust washer with ATF and install it to the rear planetary gear assembly.

(b) Install the one-way clutch assembly to the rear planetary gear assembly.

(c) Install the one-way clutch assembly with rear planetary gear assembly to the C-2 clutch assembly.

(d) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, install the snap ring to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(e) Coat the No. 3 planetary carrier thrust washer with ATF and install it to the rear planetary gear assembly.

(a) Install the thrust needle roller bearing to the rear planetary gear assembly.

(b) Install the planetary sun gear sub-assembly to the rear planetary gear assembly.

(a) Install the transmission revolution sensor (NC) and spacer to the front planetary gear sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

(b) Install the front planetary gear sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the wire harness.

(c) Using a T55 "TORX" socket wrench, install the 6 bolts.

Torque:

62 N·m {632 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf}

(d) Install the clamp to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the B-1 brake piston.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.

(b) Coat 3 new O-rings with ATF and install them to the brake piston cover.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 3 O-rings are not twisted.

(c) Install the B-1 brake piston compression spring, B-1 brake piston and brake piston cover to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(d) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Install the transmission lube apply tube to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(b) Install the clamp to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

(b) Using SST and a hammer, install the front drive shaft oil seal LH to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

SST: 09316-10010

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07150

Standard Depth:

-0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)

(b) Using SST and a hammer, install the transaxle case oil seal to the transaxle housing.

SST: 09316-10010

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07150

Standard Depth:

5.5 to 6.5 mm (0.217 to 0.256 in.)

(a) Install the differential case assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Install the pinion and counter driven gear sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Install the input sun gear drum to the rear planetary gear assembly.

(b) Coat the thrust needle roller bearing and No. 5 thrust bearing race with ATF and install them to the input sun gear drum.

Thrust Needle Roller Bearing and No. 5 Thrust Bearing Race Diameter:

(a) Coat 2 new C-1 drum O-rings with ATF and install them to the clutch drum sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the 2 C-1 drum O-rings are not twisted.

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the forward clutch piston.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.

(b) Install the forward clutch piston to the clutch drum sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the O-ring.

(a) Install the forward clutch return spring sub-assembly to the clutch drum sub-assembly.

(a) Install the No. 1 clutch balancer to the clutch drum sub-assembly.

(b) Place SST on the No. 1 clutch balancer and compress the forward clutch return spring sub-assembly with a press.

SST: 09387-00020

NOTICE:

Stop pressing when the spring seat is 1 to 2 mm (0.0394 to 0.0787 in.) below the snap ring groove to prevent the spring seat from being deformed.

(a) Install the forward clutch flange, 5 forward multiple disc clutch discs and 5 forward multiple disc clutch plates to the clutch drum sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the forward clutch flange, 5 forward multiple disc clutch discs and 5 forward multiple disc clutch plates are installed in the correct order.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, install the snap ring to the clutch drum sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the clutch drum sub-assembly.

(a) Install the C-1 clutch assembly to the rear planetary sun gear sub-assembly.

(b) Coat the thrust needle roller bearing and No. 6 thrust bearing race with ATF and install them to the C-1 clutch assembly.

Thrust Needle Roller Bearing and No. 6 Thrust Bearing Race Diameter:

(a) Install the front planetary ring gear flange to the front planetary ring gear.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, install the snap ring to the front planetary ring gear.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the front planetary ring gear.

(c) Install the front planetary ring gear with front planetary ring gear flange to the C-1 clutch assembly.

(d) Coat the thrust needle roller bearing with ATF and install it to the front planetary ring gear flange.

Thrust Needle Roller Bearing Diameter:

(a) Coat the needle roller bearing with ATF and install it to the front planetary gear assembly.

(b) Coat 4 new input shaft oil seal rings with ATF and install them to the front planetary gear assembly.

(c) Coat 2 new rear input shaft oil seal rings with ATF and install them to the front planetary gear assembly.

(d) Coat the No. 9 thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing and No. 8 thrust bearing race with ATF and install them to the front planetary gear assembly.

No. 9 Thrust Bearing Race, Thrust Needle Roller Bearing and No. 8 Thrust Bearing Race Diameter:

(e) Install the planetary sun gear to the front planetary gear assembly.

(f) Coat the No. 2 planetary carrier thrust washer and No. 7 thrust bearing race with ATF and install them to the front planetary gear assembly.

No. 7 Thrust Bearing Race Diameter:

(a) Install the C-3 and C-4 clutch assembly to the front planetary gear assembly.

(b) Install the C-3 and C-4 clutch assembly with front planetary gear assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(c) Install the B-1 brake band assembly to the C-3 and C-4 clutch drum.

(d) Install the bolt to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

Torque:

167 N·m {1703 kgf·cm, 123 ft·lbf}

(a) Install the manual valve lever sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the manual valve lever shaft oil seal while installing the manual valve lever sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Install the parking lock pawl to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(b) Install the parking lock pawl shaft and torsion spring to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Align the slot with the notches on the manual valve lever sub-assembly and install the parking lock rod sub-assembly.

(b) Install the parking lock pawl bracket to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

(c) Install the spring guide sleeve and torsion spring to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

(a) Install the manual detent spring sub-assembly and manual detent spring cover to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

(a) Coat a new No. 1 governor apply gasket with ATF and install it to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(a) Coat the planetary carrier thrust washer with ATF and install it to the front oil pump assembly.

(b) Install the front oil pump assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 7 bolts.

Torque:

25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf}

(d) Coat 3 new transaxle case gaskets with ATF and install them to the front oil pump assembly.

(a) Install the 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets to the transaxle housing oil separator.

(b) Install the transaxle housing oil separator to the transaxle housing with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

If the transaxle housing oil separator is deformed or damaged, replace it with a new one.

(a) Install the differential gear lube apply tube to the transaxle housing.

(b) Install the clamp to the transaxle housing with the bolt.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

(b) Apply FIPG to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

FIPG:

Toyota Genuine Seal Packing 1281 Three Bond 1281 or equivalent

(c) Install the transaxle housing to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 24 bolts.

Torque:

Bolt (A), (B), (D) :

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

Bolt (C) :

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

(a) Install the 2 transmission oil cleaner magnets to the transaxle side cover sub-assembly.

(c) Temporarily install 2 stud bolts to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly by hand, to the positions shown in the illustration.

(d) Apply FIPG to a new transaxle side cover sub-assembly.

FIPG:

Toyota Genuine Seal Packing 1281 Three Bond 1281 or equivalent

(e) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads on the ends of the 13 bolts.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent

NOTICE:

Make sure to install the bolts immediately after applying adhesive to prevent foreign matter from attaching to them.

(f) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, install the transaxle side cover sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 11 bolts.

Torque:

13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf}

(h) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf}

(a) Install a new transmission case plug assembly to the transaxle housing.

(a) Install the refill plug and a new gasket to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

Torque:

49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf}

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the inlet No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.

(b) Install the inlet No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly to the transaxle housing.

NOTICE:

The installation bolts will be installed after installing the outlet No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the outlet No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.

(b) Install the outlet No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly to the transaxle housing.

(c) Temporarily install the 4 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the overflow plug.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.

(b) Using a 17 mm straight hexagon wrench, install the overflow plug to the transaxle housing.

Torque:

47 N·m {479 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf}

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the drain plug.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.

(a) Align the groove and the neutral alignment mark line.

(f) Turn the transmission control shaft lever clockwise until it stops, and then turn it counterclockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.

(i) Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock plate.

(a) Install the transmission control shaft lever to the manual valve lever sub-assembly with the nut.

Torque:

16 N·m {163 kgf·cm, 12 ft·lbf}

(a) Install the breather hose clamp and transmission breather clamp to the breather plug hose.

(c) Install the breather plug hose to the breather plug.