Home Suspension Rear Suspension REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Suspension Section: Rear Suspension
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000038Q7003X
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the lower bracket to the shock absorber.


(b) Using SST, hold the rear shock absorber in place.

SST: 09922-10010


(c) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber and upper bracket with the nut.

NOTICE:

Make sure the absorber retainer claw is securely inserted into the frame hole.


(d) Temporarily install the lower side of the shock absorber with the bolt.

2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH


(a) Temporarily install the lower side of the shock absorber with the bolt.

3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY


(a) Temporarily install the lateral control rod with the nut and bolt.

4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

(a) Install the rear wheels.

Torque: 131 N·m (1336 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)

(b) Lower the vehicle.

(c) Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

5. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Tighten the bolt and nut.

Torque: 53 N·m (540 kgf·cm, 39 ft·lbf)

Torque: 98 N·m (999 kgf·cm, 72 ft·lbf)

NOTICE:

Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

6. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Tighten the bolt and nut.

Torque: 98 N·m (999 kgf·cm, 72 ft·lbf)

NOTICE:

Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

7. CONNECT NO. 4 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE


(a) Install the pressure hose with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 18 N·m (184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)

8. TIGHTEN REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY


(a) Tighten the nut.

Torque: 150 N·m (1530 kgf·cm, 111 ft·lbf)

NOTICE:

Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

9. BLEED AIR FROM SUSPENSION FLUID SUSPENSION CONTROL: SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM: BLEEDING (2008 LX570)+

10. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR SUSPENSION CONTROL: SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

11. INSPECT FOR SUSPENSION FLUID LEAK SUSPENSION CONTROL: SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

12. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable with the bolt.

Torque: 13 N·m (127 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

13. CONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the No. 2 parking brake cable with the bolt.

Torque: 13 N·m (127 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

14. CONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Connect the breather hose to the rear axle housing.

NOTICE:

Make sure the breather hose paint mark and claw of the clip are facing towards the front of the vehicle.