REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear shock absorber assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration

  • Intelligent clearance sonar system

  • LEXUS parking assist-sensor system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)

Click here

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here


  • Parking assist ECU initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

 Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

  • Adaptive high beam system

  • Automatic headlight beam level control system

Click here

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (w/ AVS)


    1. B005MLN

      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    2. Remove the bolt, 4 nuts and rear No. 2 skid control sensor wire LH.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (w/ AVS)


    1. B005LAZ

      Disconnect the 3 connectors and disengage the 3 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt, 4 nuts and rear No. 2 skid control sensor wire RH.

  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS)


    1. B005L60C03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      B005M97 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

    2. B005O0B

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.

  6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS)


    1. B005L60C03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      B005M97 Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

    2. B005LYM

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.