26-5 LEXUS ES300 2005 User Guide
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- POWER STEERINGRACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY
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68. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH
(a) Connect the tie rod assy LH with the nut.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up 60.
69. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
70. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
71. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (See page 51-3)
72. CHECK POWERSTEERING FLUID LEAKAGE
73. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
(See page 50-8)
74. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE(See page 50-8)
75. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY
(See page 50-8)
76. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY
(See page 60-22)
77. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT(See page 26-5)
78. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
79. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT(See page 05-826)
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- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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 order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)-
27-4
27-4
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)28-1
27-16
27-4
Rear wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Hub bearing (Worn)28-1
28-1
27-4
26-5
27-3
30-2
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn)28-1
26-5
27-3
27-4
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DB
Front
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- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TIRE (See page 28-1)
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page 26-5)
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
3. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0°22' ± 11' (0.4° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect and re-
place the suspension parts if necessary.
4. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower sus-
pension arms.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), ad-
just it by following the procedures below.
(b) Loosen the lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount
to adjust toe-in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in
by approximately 67' (112', 10.8 mm, 0.425 in.).
(d) Torque the lock nut.
Torque: 56 NVm (570 kgfVcm, 41 ftVlbf)
5. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber
Right-left error-1°23' ± 45' (-1.38° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
HINT:
Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specification, inspect the suspension parts
for damaged and/or worn-out parts and replace them if necessary.
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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
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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