2001 Lexus ES300 power steering

INTRODUCTION
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Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II or III
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
 Baking soda
 Grease
 Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing the blade type
fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Checking the cartridge type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same
amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
Water
 Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
Tools:
 Funnel

SECTION 6 ± 3
420
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Specifications421
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Checking brake fluid 424
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Checking power steering fluid 426
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Checking tire pressure 431
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Rotating tires 432
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Checking and replacing tires 433
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Installing snow tires and chains 437
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Replacing wheels 440
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Aluminum wheel precautions 440
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Suspension and chassis 441
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CHASSIS
422± BRAKES
Pedal clearance
Pedal free play
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
55 mm (2.2 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 force of 490 N (50 kgf,\
110 lbf.) with the engine running
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2: Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force 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
426
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
430
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could bedamaged.