2005 LEXUS ES300 suspension

2706J-02
B53739
B53740
B53741
B53741
27-18
- REAR SUSPENSIONSTRUT ROD ASSY REAR
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STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27-2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the parking brake
cable.
(b) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the strut rod (front
side).
HINT:
Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
(c) Remove the bolt, nut and strut rod from rear axle carrier.
HINT:
Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
(a) Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt nut and temporarily
tighten the bolt.
HINT:

Insert the bolt from the inner side of the vehicle and tem-
porarily install the bolt.

While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.

B53740
B53741
B53739
- REAR SUSPENSIONSTRUT ROD ASSY REAR
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(b) Connect the strut rod (inner side) with the bolt.
Torque: 113 NVm (1,150 kgfVcm, 83 ftVlbf)
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.
4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page 27-10)
5. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 113 NVm (1,152 kgfVcm, 83 ftVlbf)
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.
(b) Install the parking brake cable with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
7. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)

5002K-07
50-2
- STEERING COLUMNSTEERING
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gear28-1
51-3
51-3
51-3
26-5
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26-16
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51-9
51-21
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gear28-1
26-5
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51-21
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
26-16
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30-19
51-21
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gear51-3
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51-9
51-21

2500O-02
F41643
- SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEMFRONT ACCELERATION SENSOR
25-1
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FRONT ACCELERATION SENSOR
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See page 71-1 1)
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 (See page 71-1 1)
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER (See page 71-1 1)
4. REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSY
(a) Disconnect the acceleration sensor connector.
(b) Remove the nut and acceleration sensor from the instru-
ment panel reinforcement.
5. INSTALL ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSY
(a) Install the acceleration sensor with the nut.
Torque: 7.8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Connect the acceleration sensor connector.

2500P-02
C91471
25-2
- SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEMREAR ACCELERATION SENSOR
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REAR ACCELERATION SENSOR
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See page 72-39)
2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSY (See page 72-39)
3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See page 74-10)
4. REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the acceleration sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and acceleration sensor from the side
pillar RH.
5. INSTALL ACCELERATION SENSOR
(a) Install the acceleration sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 7.8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Connect the acceleration sensor connector.

2500Q-02
F41644
- SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEMABSORBER CONTROL ECU
25-3
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ABSORBER CONTROL ECU
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See page 71-1 1)
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (See page 71-1 1)
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (See page 71-1 1)
4. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ECU
(a) Disconnect the 2 absorber control ECU connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and absorber control ECU.
5. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ECU
(a) Install the absorber control ECU with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 7.8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Connect the 2 absorber control ECU connectors.