RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
From 08/2009
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT
HINT
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Service Precautions/Suspension
Control System.
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY See: Brakes and Traction Control/Parking Brake System/Service and
Repair/Overhaul/Disassembly
4. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake/Removal
5. REMOVE REAR DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear
Brake/Removal
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
(a) Temporarily install 2 nuts to the rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration
Recommended service nut:
Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
NOTICE:
Install the nuts to prevent damage to the rear axle hub bolts.
(b) Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, remove the rear axle hub bolt.
SST : 09628-10011
NOTICE:
Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.
7. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
(a) Temporarily install a new rear axle hub bolt to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.