steering Lexus ES350 2011 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
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180 Months or 150,000 Miles
Replace engine oil and oil filter; reset reminder light
Rotate tires1
Measure thickness of brake pads and runout of
brake rotors
Replace air conditioner filter
Replace brake fluid
Replace engine air filter
Inspect the following:
___Axle shaft boots
___Ball joints and dust covers
___Body
___Brake lines and hoses
___Drive belt
___Exhaust pipes and mountings
___Front differential oil (GS 350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)
___Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Required If You Drive Primarily Under the Following Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis (ES)
___Fuel tank cap gasket
___Rack and pinion assembly
___Rear differential oil (GS, LS)
___Steering linkage and boots
___Transfer case for signs of leakage
(GS350 AWD, LS 460 AWD)
___Transmission for signs of leakage
Date: _____________________________ Mileage: ____________________________
Notes:
Replace engine coolant (see page 69)
Replace Smart Key battery
Visually inspect brake pads, calipers
and rotors
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Roadtest vehicle

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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The following descriptions are provid
ed to give you a better understanding
of the maintenance services that
should be performed on your vehicle.
The scheduled maintenance log indi
cates at which time/mileage intervals
each service should be performed.
Please note that many maintenance
services should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioner Filter
Clean or replace at specified inter
vals. Morefrequent cleaning or
replacement may be required when
driving in dusty conditions, heavy traf
fic areas, urban areas, desertareas or
dirt roads. Refer to your
Owner’s
Manual
for service details.
Axle Shaft Boots
Check the axle shaftboots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering
linkage ball joints for looseness and
damage. Check all dust covers for
deterioration and damage. A qualified
technician should perform these
inspections.
Body Inspection
Visually check for corrosion, scratch
es and other damage. Check outer
body panels, inner panels of the hood
and doors, and underneath the vehi
cle. Apply touchup paint to any chips
and scratches or have them repaired
by a qualified technician.
Brake Fluid
Replace using fluid type specified
in your
Owner’s Manual.A qualified
technician should perform this
operation.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deteriora
tion and signs of leakage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts.
A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
For further information on
maintenance services that you
can perform yourself, see the
maintenance sections of your
Owner’s Manual.

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Note:Initial replacement is at 120
months/100,000 miles. Replace
every 60 months/50,000 miles
thereafter.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and
refill the engine oil at specified intervals. For recommended oil grade
and viscosity, refer to your
Owner’s
Manual
.The vehicle is equipped with
a replaceable oilfilter element and
oilfilter cap Oring; replace both at
each oil change. For instructions on
how to reset the reminder light, refer
to your
Owner’s Manual.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration and damage. Start
the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaust leakage. Tighten connec
tions and replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel
Tank Band and Fuel Tank Vapor
Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, dam
age, cracks, and loose or leaking
connections. Tighten connections
and replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterio
ration and damage and replace if
necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
Check that tightness of the seat
mounting bolts and front/rear suspen
sionmember retaining bolts matches
torque measurements specified in the
Repair Manual.
Power Steering Fluid (ES)
When inspecting, visually check the
power steering fluid level on the see
through reservoir. Add fluid as neces
sary. For fluid specifications, refer to
your
Owner's Manual.
Rack and Pinion Assembly
Inspect the rack and pinion assembly
for signs of leakage, damage and
loose electrical connections. Tighten
connections and if you discover any
leakage or damage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.
Road Test
While driving the vehicle, check for
proper operation of engine, transmis
sion, brakes and steering. Also check
the parking brake, and check for
abnormal noise or vibration from any
part of the vehicle.

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Spark Plugs
Replace at specified interval. Install
new plugs of the same type as origi
nally equipped. A qualified technician
should perform this operation. To
ensure optimum engine performance
on ES 350, replace only with Denso
FK20HR11 plugs or equivalent.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering
wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending
and damage and the dust boots for
deterioration, cracks and damage.
Replace any damaged parts. A quali
fied technician should perform these
operations.
Timing Chain
The timing chain requires no periodic
inspection.
Tire Rotation
See your Owner’s Manualfor tire
rotation requirements. Check tire
pressure and check tires for damage
and uneven wear. If the vehicle is
equipped with a spare tire, check the
condition and pressure of the spare.
TirePressure Warning Sensors
A tirepressure sensor is mounted on
each fullsize wheel. These sensors
do not require periodic maintenance.
When a sensor’s longlife lithium bat
tery becomes discharged, the battery
should be replaced by a qualified
technician following procedures in
Lexus service and repair publications.
Transfer Case/Transmission
Inspect each transfer case/transmis
sion component for signs of leakage.
If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified
technician.
Note: The transfer case/transmission
and transmission fluid are a complete
ly sealed unit. Therefore, periodic
checks and replacement of the trans
mission fluid arenot required, and
thereis no dipstick on the transmis
sion. Any repairs that require adding
or replacing fluid should be per
formed by a qualified technician fol
lowing procedures in Lexus service
and repair publications.