2000 Lexus ES300 power steering

SECTION 6 ± 3
412
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Specifications413
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Checking brake fluid 416
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Checking power steering fluid 418
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Checking tire pressure 423
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Rotating tires 424
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Checking and replacing tires 425
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Installing snow tires and chains 429
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Replacing wheels 432
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Aluminum wheel precautions 432
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Suspension and chassis 433
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CHASSIS
414± BRAKES
Pedal clearance
Pedal free play
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
70 mm (2.8 in.) Min. *1
1 ± 6 mm (0.04 ± 0.24 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
3 ± 6 clicks *
2
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
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2: Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the pressure of 294 N (30 \
kgf, 66 lbf.)
± STEERING
Wheel free play
Power steering fluid type
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III

CHASSIS
418
NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure to wipe it offto prevent it from damaging the parts orpaintwork.
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID

CHASSIS
422
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could bedamaged.