2000 Lexus GS300 steering

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
424
63G006±1

1If hot O.K. 2If hot add 3If cold O.K.
4If cold add
Clean all dirt off the reservoir and look at the fluid level.
If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the ºCOLDº
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level should be in the
ºHOTº range. If the level is at the low side of the
appropriate range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
II or III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it counterclockwise
and lift up. To reinstall it, turn it clockwise. After
replacing the reservoir cap, visually check the steering
box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.

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

CHASSIS
428
63L003±1

1If cold O.K. 2If hot O.K. 3Add fluid
1. Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
2. Remove the reservoir cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick clean.
3. Reinstall the reservoir cap.
4. Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid
level. If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the ºCOLDº
range on the dipstick. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the ºHOTº range. If the level is at the low
side of either range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
II or III to bring the level within the range.
5. After replacing the reservoir cap, visually check the
steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for
leaks or damage.

CHASSIS
429
CAUTION
The reservoir may be hot so be careful not to burn
yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be
damaged.
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE