Important!

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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on LEXUS RX400h 2 (XU30) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – Lexus RX XU30. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Nippers
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Lexus RX XU30. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: track rod end – 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.

Replacement: track rod end – Lexus RX XU30. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 8

Remove the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use a crowbar. Use nippers.
Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 11

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 12

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Step 13

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 14

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Lexus RX XU30. AUTODOC recommends:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 17

Screw on the tie rod end jam nut. Use a combination spanner #19 (2 pieces).
Step 18

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 19

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 21

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 49 nm torque.
Step 23

Install the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use a crowbar.
Step 24

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 nm torque.
Step 25

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 26

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Lexus RX XU30. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Lexus RX XU30. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 29

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 30

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.

Replacement: track rod end – Lexus RX XU30. Professionals recommend:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 31

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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