Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 300 (MCU35_), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 400h (MHU38_), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 400h AWD (MHU38_), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 350 AWD (GSU35_), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 330 AWD (MCU38), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 330 (MCU38_), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 400h AWD (MHU38_), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 350 (GSU30_) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link on LEXUS RX400h 2 (XU30) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) and other LEXUS models

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Anti-roll bar link

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Lexus RX XU30. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on Lexus RX XU30 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Lexus RX XU30. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Lexus RX XU30
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces).
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Lexus RX XU30. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 Nm torque.
Step 14

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – Lexus RX XU30. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Lexus RX XU30
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 19

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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