power steering fluid Lexus GS300 2000 Chassis

SECTION 6 ± 3
412
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Specifications (GS400) 413. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications (GS300) 416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 420. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking power steering fluid (GS400) 422. . . . . . . . . .
Checking power steering fluid (GS300) 426. . . . . . . . . .
Checking tire pressure 429. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 432. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 433. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing snow tires and chains 436. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 438. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions 438. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 439. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHASSIS
414± BRAKES
Pedal clearance *
1
Pedal free play
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit
Parking brake adjustment *
2
Fluid type
93 mm (3.7 in.) Min.
0.2 ± 2 mm (0.008 ± 0.08 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
7 ± 9 clicks
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf.) with the engine running
*
2Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf.)
± STEERING
Free play
Power steering fluid
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III

CHASSIS
417 ± BRAKES
Pedal clearance *
1
Pedal free play
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit
Parking brake adjustment *
2
Fluid type
93 mm (3.7 in.) Min.
0.2 ± 2 mm (0.008 ± 0.08 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
7 ± 9 clicks
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf.) with the engine running
*
2Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf.)
± STEERING
Free play
Power steering fluid
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III

CHASSIS
422
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid
can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
surfaces. If fluid gets in your hands or eyes, flush them
with clean water.
NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure to wipe it off
to prevent it from damaging the parts or
paintwork.
CHECKING POWER STEERING
FLUID (GS400)

CHASSIS
426
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be
damaged.
CHECKING POWER STEERING
FLUID (GS300)