RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Removal
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL
NOTICE:
When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342,
C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC(s).
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. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
HINT
Refer to procedures up to "Remove Front Axle Assembly" See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal.
2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY See: Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
Text in Illustration
(b) Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00440
09952-06010
SST : 09950-60020
09951-00750
SST : 09950-70010
09951-07100
NOTICE:
Keep the steering knuckle level.