suspension Lexus ES350 2011 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled MaintenanceLog68
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.