RX400h · Service Manual HYBRID SYSTEM

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1

  1. A108722
    Remove the 6 bolts, 2 screws, 2 clips and engine under cover.


2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover No.2.


3. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

  1. C105763E01
    Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.

  1. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug and gasket.

  1. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug, and a new gasket.

    Torque:
    39 N*m{ 398 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }


4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

  1. C108168E01
    Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
    SST
    09930-00010  

  1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the axle hub nut.

    NOTICE:
    Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.


6. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT

  1. C108261E01
    Remove the 2 bolts and clip, and separate the sensor wire and hose from the shock absorber.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.


7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  1. C108159
    Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the brake caliper assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.


8. REMOVE FRONT DISC

C113676E01

HINT:
Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.


9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

  1. C107656E01
    Support the front suspension lower arm No.1 with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

  1. C107661E04
    Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.


10. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

  1. C108515E01
    Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
    SST
    09628-00011  

    NOTICE:
    1. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
    2. Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
    3. Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
    4. Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.


11. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1

  1. C108262
    Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 from the lower ball joint.


12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

  1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.

  1. C108160
    Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.


13. REMOVE COWL TOP SILENCER PAD

  1. C111323E01
    Use a screwdriver with its tip taped to disengage the 5 claws and remove the cowl top silencer pad.


14. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  1. G023798
    Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not remove the lock nut.
    2. Only loosen the nut when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  1. C107663E02
    Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose No.2 and front speed sensor wire harness from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    Be sure to remove the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  1. C107291
    Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    1. When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
    2. Keep the bolts inserted to secure the front axle assembly.

  1. G023799
    Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  1. Lower the front axle assembly, and remove the 2 bolts on the lower side of the front shock absorber.

  1. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the front speed sensor is disconnected from the front shock absorber with coil spring.


15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

  1. C108263E01
    Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
    SST
    09520-01010  
    09520-24010   (09520-32040)

    NOTICE:
    1. Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal and inboard joint boot.
    2. Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.


16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

  1. C108266J01
    Using pliers, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.

  1. C108267
    Remove the bolt from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

  1. C108268E01
    Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.
    SST
    09520-01010  
    09520-24010   (09520-32040)

    NOTICE:
    1. Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal and inboard joint boot.
    2. Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.


17. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT

  1. Remove the 2 nuts, exhaust pipe assembly front, and gasket.

    A108486


18. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT NO.3

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, exhaust pipe front No. 3 and the 2 gaskets.

    A080577


19. REMOVE HYBRID TRANSAXLE OIL SEAL

  1. Remove the oil seal LH side.

    1. C105768E01
      Using SST, remove the oil seal.
      SST
      09514-35011  

  1. Remove the oil seal RH side.

    1. C105769E01
      Using SST, remove the oil seal.
      SST
      09612-30012  

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