RX400h · Service Manual SUSPENSION & AXLE

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Inspection


REMOVE REAR WHEEL

SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  1. C108172
    Remove the 2 bolts and separate rear disc brake caliper assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.


REMOVE REAR DISC

  1. F045499E01
    Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

  1. D028126
    Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.

    HINT:
    If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.


INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

  1. C108157
    Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.

    Maximum:
    0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

    NOTICE:
    Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

    If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.


INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

  1. C108158
    Using a dial indicator, check for runout on surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

    Maximum:
    0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)

    NOTICE:
    Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

    If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.


INSTALL REAR DISC

  1. F045499E01
    Aligning the matchmarks, install the rear disc.

    HINT:
    When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has the minimum runout.


INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  1. C108172
    Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the rear axle carrier.

    Torque:
    78 N*m{ 795 kgf*cm , 58 ft.*lbf }


INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque:
103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

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