wheel LEXUS ES300 2005 Repair Manual

B53747
38 mm (1.5 in.)
- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
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(b) Set the suspension arm in the position in the illustration
and fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 100 NVm (1,020 kgfVcm, 74 ftVlbf)
13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSY (See page 27-10)
14. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See page 27-10)
15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (See page 27-10)
17. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
18. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
19. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH (See page 65-33)
20. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page 27-10)
21. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See page 27-10)
22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
23. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (See page 27-10)
24. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
25. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
26. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR (See page 27-16)
27. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See page 15-2)
28. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
29. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)
30. HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (See page 65-15)

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C91816
C66721
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- REAR SUSPENSIONSTABILIZER BAR REAR
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STABILIZER BAR REAR
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27-2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer bar link.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
4. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate
of 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.05 - 1.0 N´m (0.5 - 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.´lbf)
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR
(a) Remove the 8 bolts, 2 No. 1 brackets and 2 bushings.

C93541
A
B
B53738
C91816
- REAR SUSPENSIONSTABILIZER BAR REAR
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6. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR
(a) Install the bushing and bracket with the 2 bolts (LH side).
Torque: 19 NVm (195 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
HINT:

2 types of bolts (A, B) are used, so make sure the correct
bolts are installed.

Install the bushing to the inner side of the bushing stopper
on the stabilizer bar.
7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer bar link.
Torque: 39 NVm (400 kgfVcm, 29 ftVlbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
8. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
10. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)

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B53740
B53741
B53741
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- REAR SUSPENSIONSTRUT ROD ASSY REAR
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STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27-2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the parking brake
cable.
(b) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the strut rod (front
side).
HINT:
Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
(c) Remove the bolt, nut and strut rod from rear axle carrier.
HINT:
Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
(a) Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt nut and temporarily
tighten the bolt.
HINT:

Insert the bolt from the inner side of the vehicle and tem-
porarily install the bolt.

While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.

B53740
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- REAR SUSPENSIONSTRUT ROD ASSY REAR
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(b) Connect the strut rod (inner side) with the bolt.
Torque: 113 NVm (1,150 kgfVcm, 83 ftVlbf)
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.
4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page 27-10)
5. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 113 NVm (1,152 kgfVcm, 83 ftVlbf)
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.
(b) Install the parking brake cable with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
7. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)

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- STEERING COLUMNSTEERING
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gear28-1
51-3
51-3
51-3
26-5
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26-16
-
51-9
51-21
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gear28-1
26-5
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51-21
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
26-16
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30-19
51-21
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gear51-3
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51-9
51-21

5002L-03
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Maximum
Freeplay
30 mm (1.18 in.)
- STEERING COLUMNSTEERING
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with your
hand, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)

5002V-03
F16015
Steering Wheel
Masking Tape
Steering Column
Upper Cover
F16016
Steering Wheel
Masking
Tape Steering Column
Upper Cover
Marked Line
F16017
Steering Wheel Steering Column
Upper Cover
Marked Line
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REPAIR
1. STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
(a) Inspect steering wheel off center.
(1) Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering
wheel and steering column upper cover.
(2) Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 meters at
a constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), and hold the
steering wheel to maintain the course.
(3) Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the il-
lustration.
(4) Turn the steering wheel to its straight position.
HINT:
Refer to the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke
and SRS airbag line for the straight position.
(5) Draw a new line on the masking tape or the steering
wheel as shown in the illustration.
(6) Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the
masking tape of the steering wheel.
(7) Convert the measured distance to steering angle.
Measured distance 1 mm (0.04 in.) = Steering angle
approximately 1 deg.
HINT:
Make a note of the steering angle.
(b) Adjust steering angle.

5002H-02
C90698
Steering Column
CoverHorn Button Assy
Steering Wheel Assy
Steering Pad SwitchConnector
Cover
Turn Signal Switch Assy
50 (510, 37)
Steering Column Cover
Lower No.2Instrument Panel
Finish Plate
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf) : Specified torque
21 (214, 15)
8.8 (90, 78 in.Vlbf)
Steering Wheel
Cover Lower No. 2
Instrument Panel Sub-assy Upper
Steering Column Assy
Steering Column Hole
Cover Sub-assy No. 2
Hose Clamp
Heater to Foot
Duct No. 3
Steering Intermediate
Shaft Sub-assyInstrument Panel Insert
Sub-assy Lower LH
Front Door Scuff Plate LH
35 (360, 26)
35 (360, 26)
21 (214, 15)
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STEERING COLUMN ASSY
COMPONENTS

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C90684
Matchmarks
SST
C90685
C90686
50-8
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OVERHAUL
1. PRECAUTION(See page 60-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL(See page 60-1)
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
5. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad switch.
7. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY(See page 60-22)
8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY
(a) Remove the steering wheel assy set nut.
(b) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel assy and steer-
ing main shaft assy.
(c) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assy.
SST 09950- 50013 (09951- 05010, 09952- 05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05021)
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH(See page 71-1 1)
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER(See page 71-1 1)
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH(See page 71-1 1)
12. REMOVE HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.3(See page 71-1 1)
13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR NO.2
(a) Remove the steering column cover lwr No.2.
14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
(a) Remove the 3 screws and steering column cover.