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Tools
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – LEXUS RX (GYL1_, GGL15, AGL10). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # E18
Wheel impact socket #21
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – LEXUS RX (GYL1_, GGL15, AGL10). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – LEXUS RX (GYL1_, GGL15, AGL10).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – LEXUS RX (GYL1_, GGL15, AGL10). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Loosen the fastener that connects the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the arm.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – LEXUS RX (GYL1_, GGL15, AGL10). Tip:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 16
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
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