Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001AEO005X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: SUSPENSION: REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Torque:

131 N·m {1,340 kgf·cm, 97ft·lbf}

2. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH JACK

3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) LH side:

(1) Place matchmarks on the height control sensor link and upper control arm.

(2) Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link.

Torque:

5.6 N·m {57 kgf·cm, 49in·lbf}

4. REMOVE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the ABS speed sensor wire harness.

(b) RH side:

(1) Remove the bolt and heat insulator.

Torque:

18 N·m {185 kgf·cm, 13ft·lbf}

(c) Remove the 2 nuts, washers, bolts and upper control arm.

Torque:

150 N·m {1,530 kgf·cm, 111ft·lbf}

HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the follow items.

  • Replace the 2 used nuts with new ones.
  • After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.