1999 LEXUS SC300 Owners Manual

ENGINE
351
Your engine is fitted with iridium±tipped spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium±tipped spark plugs for your engine
performance and smooth drivability.
SC300

ENGINE
352Your engine is fitted with twin ground electrode
platinum±tipped spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only twin ground electrode platinum±tipped spark
plugs for your engine performance.

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
354373

CHASSIS
355
SPECIFICATIONS (SC400)
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFluid capacity Drain and refill
Fluid type
1.9 L (2.0 qt., 1.7 lmp.qt.)
Automatic transmission fluid Type T ± IV or equivalent
± DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity
Oil type
Oil viscosity
1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Hypoid gear oil API GL±5
Above ±18C (0F): SAE90
Below ±18C (0F): SAE80W or SAE80W±90
± BRAKES
Pedal clearance *
1
Pedal freeplay
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit *
2
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
89 mm (3.5 in.) Min.
1 ± 6 mm (0.04 ± 0.24 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
5 ± 8 clicks
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 k\
gf, 110 lbf.) with the engine running
*
2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 4\
4 lbf.)

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
357
SPECIFICATIONS (SC300)
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFluid capacity Drain and refill
Fluid type
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 lmp.qt.)
Automatic transmission fluid D±II or DEXRONIII
(DEXRONII)
± DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity
Oil type
Oil viscosity
1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Hypoid gear oil API GL±5
Above ±18C (0F): SAE90
Below ±18C (0F): SAE80W or SAE80W±90
± BRAKES
Pedal clearance *
1
Pedal freeplay
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit *
2
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
89 mm (3.5 in.) Min.
1 ± 6 mm (0.04 ± 0.24 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
5 ± 8 clicks
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 k\
gf, 110 lbf.) with the engine running
*
2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 4\
4 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.)