power steering LEXUS SC300 1999 User Guide

SECTION 6 ± 3
353
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Specifications (SC400) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
355
Specifications (SC300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
357
Checking brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
359
Checking power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
361
Checking tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
363
Rotating tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. .
365
Checking and replacing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
365
Installing snow tires and chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
369
Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
372
Aluminum wheel precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
372
Suspension and chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHASSIS
356± STEERING
Freeplay
Power steering fluid
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III
± TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire size
Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Wheel size
Wheel nut torque
225/55R16 94V
Front 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 32 psi)
Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
16 x 7 JJ or 16 x 6 1/2 JJ
103 N´m (10.5 kgf´m, 76 ft´lbf.)

CHASSIS
358± STEERING
Freeplay
Power steering fluid
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III
± TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire size
Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Wheel size
Wheel nut torque
225/55 R16 94V
Front 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 32 psi)
Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
16 x 6
1/2 JJ
103 N´m (10.5 kgf´m, 76 ft´lbf.)

CHASSIS
361
CHECKING POWER STEERINGFLUID
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If necessary, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III.

CHASSIS
363
CAUTION
The reservoir may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be
damaged.
 When adding the power steering fluid, avoid spilling
it. The generator under the power steering reservoir
could be damaged if fluid is spilled on it.
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
378
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
11RADIONO.27.5Radio, cassette tape player,
compact disc player, power
antenna, power rear view mirrors
12TAIL7.5Tail lights, parking lights, side
marker lights, license plate lights
13ECU±IG15
Cruise control system, power
steering control system, shift lock
system, anti±lock brake system,
SRS airbag system, power door
lock system, preset steering system,
traction control system,
electronically controlled
hydraulic±driven cooling system,
passenger 's seat control system
14GAUGE10
Gauges and meters, service
reminder indicators and warning
buzzers (except discharge and open
door warning lights), back±up
lights, electronically controlled
automatic transmission system,
automatic transmission overdrive
system, headlight
15ECU±B15SRS airbag system, power rear
view mirrors
16OBD7.5On±board diagnosis system
17FOG15Fog lights
18SEAT±HT R15Seat heater

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
379
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
19PWR30Preset steering, electronic
moon roof, power windows,
theft deterrent system
20IG SW40Starting system
21DOOR30
Theft deterrent system, seat
control system, fuel opener
control system, power door
lock system
22DOME10
Interior light, personal lights,
door courtesy lights, ignition
switch light, open door
warning light, trunk light,
electronic moon roof system,
preset steering system, seat
belt reminder system, cruise
control system, air
conditioning system, inside
rear view mirror, door lock
and theft deterrent system,
foot light, power rear view
mirror, locking with wireless
remote control system,
passenger 's seat control
system.
23EFI30Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
24HAZ±HORN15Emergency flashers, horns
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
25RADIONO.120Radio, cassette tape player,
compact disc player, power
antenna
26TEL15Telephone
27ALT
SENCING7.5Charging system
28ETCS15Traction control system
29HEAD(RH±LWR)*115Right±hand headlight (low
beam)
30HEAD(LH±LWR)*215Left±hand headlight (low
beam)
30DRL7.5Daytime Running Light
System
29HEAD(RH±LPR)15Right±hand headlight (high
beam)
30HEAD(LH±LPR)15Left±hand headlight (high
beam)
31INJ30SC300
Starting system
*1 SC300: HEAD (RH)
*2 SC300: HEAD (LH)