During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 15
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 16
Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 17
Screw in 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.
Step 18
Tighten the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 19
Tighten the fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 nm torque.
Step 20
Tighten the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 nm torque.
Step 21
Remove the support from under the stub axle.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – Lexus RX XU30. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 22
Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 23
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 24
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – Lexus RX XU30. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Lexus RX XU30
Step 26
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 27
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 nm torque.
Step 28
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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