RX400h · Service Manual HYBRID SYSTEM

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for RH Side)

2. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

  1. C105705E01
    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 }


3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

4. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
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5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

  1. C108170E01
    Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.
    SST
    09930-00010  

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

  1. While applying the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.


6. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR

  1. E112351
    Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the "torx" nut and separate the height control sensor link.

  1. I036885
    Remove the 2 bolts and height control sensor.


7. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

  1. C105707
    Support the rear axle carrier with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier.

  1. C105708
    Remove the bolt, nut and strut rod assembly rear.

    NOTICE:
    Hold the nut to turn the bolt.


8. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1

  1. C105709
    Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.1.

    NOTICE:
    Hold the nut to turn the bolt.


9. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2

  1. C105710
    Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.2.

    NOTICE:
    Hold the nut to turn the bolt.


10. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

  1. C108295E01
    Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft.

  1. Remove the 4 nuts, washers and rear drive shaft assembly.


11. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. C105716E02
    Using SST, remove the side gear shaft.
    SST
    09520-24010   (09520-04010, 09520-32040)

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the oil seal.

  1. C067703
    Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the side gear shaft snap ring.

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