RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Testing and Inspection
Front Shock Absorber (w/ Air Suspension)
FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension): INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT PNEUMATIC WITH SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the front pneumatic cylinder inner cover See: Service and Repair/Front Shock Absorber (w/ Air Suspension)/Removal.
(b) Inspect front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly operation.
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(1) Compress and expand the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly 4 or more times.
(2) Fully extend the rolling diaphragm and check that the rolling diaphragm is not damaged or cracked.
If damage or cracks exist, replace the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly.
(3) Inspect the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly.
NOTICE:
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Be sure not to cover the connection part for the No. 4 height control tube when compressing and expanding the front pneumatic
with shock absorber cylinder assembly.
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When disposing of the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly, see Disposal See: Service and Repair/Front
Shock Absorber (w/ Air Suspension)/Disposal.
(c) Install the front pneumatic cylinder inner cover See: Service and Repair/Front Shock Absorber (w/ Air Suspension)/Installation.