2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual a. Remove the rack boot set clips.  
b. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.  
c. Turn the right and left rack ends by equal amounts to adjust the toe-in. 
HINT: 
Try to adjust the toe-in to the center o

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual g. Perform the zero point calibration of yaw rate and deceleration sensor (see CALIBRATION ).  
5.INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE 
a. Turn the steering wheel fully left and right to measure the turning angle.  
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual a. Put the front wheel on the center of the alignment tester.  
b. Set the camber-caster-kingpin gauge at the center of the axle hub.  
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:  
CAMBER, CASTER A

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 7.ADJUST CAMBER 
HINT: 
After adjusting the camber, inspect the caster and toe-in.  
Try to adjust the camber to the center value.  
a. Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut.  
b. Turn the camber adjust

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual HINT: 
The caster can be adjusted by replacing the No. 2 bushing bracket. 
a. Jack up the vehicle and make the wheels in full rebound condition.  
b. Remove the nut and washer from the rear of the low

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 14: Removing Lower No. 2 Bushing From Bracket 
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HINT: 
Push the part shown in Fig. 14 to remove.  
For SST 09613-26010, use 2 thicker half-rings as a

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 15: Installing Bushing Using SST And A Press 
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Set the protrusion of the bushing to the position shown in Fig. 16 .

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 16: Setting Protrusion Of Bushing To Position 
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f. Install the lower bracket into the lower arm shaft. Temporarily install the washer and nut removed