Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual - part 551

F03993

N·m(kgf·cm,ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

z

 Non–reusable part

z

 Bearing

z

 Outer Oil Seal

z

 Snap Ring

z

 Inner Oil Seal

Rear Axle Carrier

Backing Plate

Axle Hub

72 (730, 53)

72 (730, 53)

SA–44

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE HUB

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

SA171–02

F03953

F03954

F03962

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE HUB

SA–45

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

2.

CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.

(b)

Support the brake caliper securely.

(c)

Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center
of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(d)

Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(e)

Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 N·m (475 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)

3.

REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT

(a)

Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.

(b)

While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 N·m (2,200 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf)

(c)

Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 N·m (475 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)

(d)

Support the brake caliper securely.

4.

REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR

Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor from the axle carrier.

Torque: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)

5.

DISASSEMBLE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY 
(See page BR–49)

6.

DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE

Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect parking brake cable from
the backing plate.

Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)

F03963

F03964

F03965

SA–46

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE HUB

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

7.

LOOSEN 2 BOLTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK AB-
SORBER

HINT:
Do not remove the 2 bolts and nuts.

Torque: 255 N·m (2,600 kgf·cm, 188 ft·lbf)

8.

DISCONNECT STRUT ROD

(a)

Remove the strut rod rear bolt and nut.
Torque: 123 N·m (1,250 kgf·cm, 91 ft·lbf)

HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
(b)

Disconnect the strut rod from the axle carrier.

9.

DISCONNECT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(a)

Remove the No. 1 lower suspension arm set bolt and nut
from the axle carrier.
Torque: 177 N·m (1,800 kgf·cm, 131 ft·lbf)

HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
(b)

Disconnect the No. 1 lower suspension arm from the axle
carrier.

10.

DISCONNECT NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(a)

Remove the No. 2 lower suspension arm set bolt and nut
from the axle carrier.
Torque: 177 N·m (1,800 kgf·cm, 131 ft·lbf)

HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
(b)

Disconnect the No. 2 lower suspension arm from the axle
carrier.

11.

REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB WITH CARRIER

(a)

Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the
shock absorber.

(b)

Remove the axle carrier with the axle hub.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot, oil seal and ABS speed
sensor rotor.

F03966

SST

SA03G–03

F03967

SST

SST

F03968

SST

F03969

SST

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE HUB

SA–47

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

DISASSEMBLY

1.

REMOVE AXLE HUB AND INNER RACE (INSIDE)

(a)

Using SST, remove the axle hub from the axle carrier.
SST

09520–00031

(b)

Remove the inner race (inside).

(c)

Using SST, and a press, remove the inner race (outside)
from the axle hub.
SST

09555–55010, 09950–60010 (09951–00360),
09950–70010 (09951–07100)

2.

REMOVE BACKING PLATE

Remove the 4 nuts and backing plate.

3.

REMOVE INNER AND OUTER OIL SEALS

Using SST, remove the inner and outer oil seals.

SST

09308–00010

4.

REMOVE SNAP RING

Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.

5.

REMOVE BEARING FROM REAR AXLE CARRIER

(a)

Place the inner race on the inside of the bearing.

(b)

Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the axle
carrier.
SST

09310–35010