wheel LEXUS ES300 2005 Owner's Guide

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PARKING BRAKE ASSY
OVERHAUL
HINT:

COMPONENTS: See page 33-3

Overhaul the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assy LH.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC
(a) Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.
HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjust-
er until the wheel turns freely.
4. INSPECT BRAKE DISC INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the in-
side diameter of the disc.
Standard inside diameter: 170 mm (6.69 in.)
Maximum inside diameter: 171 mm (6.73 in.)
5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION
SPRING
(a) Using a needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 return tension
springs.
6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING
(a) Slide out the front shoe and remove the compression spring.
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH

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16. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION
(a) Check that each part is installed properly.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surface of the shoe lining and disc.
17. INSTALL REAR DISC(See page 32-41)
18. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
(a) Temporarily install the hub nuts.
(b) Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand
the shoes until the disc locks.
(c) Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate
smoothly.
Standard : Return 8 notches
(d) Check shoe is no brake drag.
(e) Install the hole plug.
19. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 NVm (480 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)
20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
21. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL(See page 33-2)

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DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE (From July, 2003)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the
possible cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspected AreaSee page
Wander
1. Wheel alignment
2. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
3. Hub bearing (Worn)
4. Stabilizer bar26-5
27-3
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30-2
26-17
27-18
Front wheel shimmy
1. Wheel balance
2. Shock absorber
3. Ball joint (Worn)
4. Hub bearing (Worn)28-1
26-8
27-4
26-16
30-2
Noise1. Inboard joint or outboard joint (Worn)30-8

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC
4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center
of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
9. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
10. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
11. REMOVE REAR DISC
12. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub as-
sembly.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.

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13. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub as-
sembly.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.
14. INSTALL REAR DISC
15. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)

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NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable partShock Absorber Assy Front LH
Tie Rod Assy LH
Speed Sensor Front LH
Front Suspension Arm
Sub-assy Lower No.1 LH

Cotter Pin Front Axle LH
Hub Bolt
Steering Knuckle LH
Lower Ball Joint Assy LHFront Axle Assy LH Front Drive Shaft Assy LH
210 (2,141, 155)
8.0 (82, 71 in.Vlbf)
Front Disc
107 (1,090, 79)
75 (765, 55)49 (500, 36)294 (2,998, 217)
Front Axle Hub LH
Hole Snap Ring

Cotter Pin

Front Axle Hub
LH Bearing

123 (1,254, 91)
Disc Brake Dust
Cover Front LH
Front Axle Hub Sub-assy LH
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)




Front Wheel Bearing
Dust Deflector No.1 LH
Front Disc brake
caliper assy LH
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
OVERHAUL
HINT:

COMPONENTS: See page 30-4

Overhaul the RH side following the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the
front axle hub LH nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the lock nut completely, other-
wise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
(b) While applying the brake, remove the front axle hub LH
nut.
4. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut, and separate the stabilizer link assy LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
5. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor wire
and hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt, and separate the speed sensor front LH
from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

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(b) Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the
bolt.
Torque: 8.0 NVm (82 kgfVcm, 71 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
42. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Install the front stabilizer link assy LH with the nut.
Torque: 74 NVm (755 kgfVcm, 55 ftVlbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
43. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH
nut.
Torque: 294 NVm (2,998 kgfVcm, 217 ftVlbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub LH
nut.
44. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
45. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (SEE PAGE 40-1)
46. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
47. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (SEE PAGE 26-5)
48. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
w/ VSC (SEE PAGE 05-471)
w/o VSC (SEE PAGE 05-420)

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FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH (From July, 2003)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:

Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (SEE PAGE 30-8)
SST 09930-00010
3. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake cali-
per assy LH from the steering knuckle LH.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from
hanging down by the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
SST 09628-6201 1
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft
assy LH from the front axle hub sub-assy LH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle with the
axle hub.
9. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint assy front LH.
SST 09628-6201 1

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10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST
DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing dust deflector
No.1 LH.
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the front axle hub LH
hole snap ring.
12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assy LH.
SST 09520-00031
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race
(outside) from the front axle hub sub-assy LH.
SST 09950- 00020, 09950- 60010 (09951- 00410),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
13. REMOVE DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH
(a) Using a torx) wrench (T30), remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover front LH.