2005 LEXUS ES300 steering

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F16911
32-20- BRAKEACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY (From August,
2002)
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34. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
35. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ASSY
(a) Install the junction block assy with the 3 nuts, then con-
nect the each connector.
36. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
37. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
38. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
39. INSPECT CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION (SEE PAGE 50-8)
40. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
41. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-31)
42. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (SEE PAGE 50-8)
43. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR NO.2 (SEE PAGE 50-8)
44. INSTALL HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.3 (SEE PAGE 32-14)
45. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
46. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
47. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
48. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
49. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
50. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-22)
51. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-22)
52. INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH (SEE PAGE 82-1)
53. INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER (SEE PAGE 82-1)
54. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
55. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE PAGE 05-818)

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32-60
- BRAKESTEERING SENSOR
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STEERING SENSOR
REPLACEMENT
1. PRECAUTION (SEE PAGE 60-1)
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE PAGE 60-1)
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-22)
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER (SEE PAGE 50-8)
7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-31)
8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSY
9. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR
10. INSTALL STEERING SENSOR
11. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
(a) If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assy with new one.
Condition:
Scratches or cracks on the connector
Cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub-assy
12. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSY
13. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
14. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-31)
15. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER (SEE PAGE 50-8)
16. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (SEE PAGE 60-31)
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
18. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT (SEE PAGE 50-8)
19. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-22)
20. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE PAGE 05-818)

3001U-13
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTDRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE (From July,
2003)30-1
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DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE (From July, 2003)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the
possible cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspected AreaSee page
Wander
1. Wheel alignment
2. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
3. Hub bearing (Worn)
4. Stabilizer bar26-5
27-3
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30-2
26-17
27-18
Front wheel shimmy
1. Wheel balance
2. Shock absorber
3. Ball joint (Worn)
4. Hub bearing (Worn)28-1
26-8
27-4
26-16
30-2
Noise1. Inboard joint or outboard joint (Worn)30-8

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NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable partShock Absorber Assy Front LH
Tie Rod Assy LH
Speed Sensor Front LH
Front Suspension Arm
Sub-assy Lower No.1 LH

Cotter Pin Front Axle LH
Hub Bolt
Steering Knuckle LH
Lower Ball Joint Assy LHFront Axle Assy LH Front Drive Shaft Assy LH
210 (2,141, 155)
8.0 (82, 71 in.Vlbf)
Front Disc
107 (1,090, 79)
75 (765, 55)49 (500, 36)294 (2,998, 217)
Front Axle Hub LH
Hole Snap Ring

Cotter Pin

Front Axle Hub
LH Bearing

123 (1,254, 91)
Disc Brake Dust
Cover Front LH
Front Axle Hub Sub-assy LH
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)




Front Wheel Bearing
Dust Deflector No.1 LH
Front Disc brake
caliper assy LH
30-6- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTDRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE (From July,
2003)
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300M5-01
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SST
F40136
C83022
F40147
30-8
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
OVERHAUL
HINT:

COMPONENTS: See page 30-4

Overhaul the RH side following the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the
front axle hub LH nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the lock nut completely, other-
wise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
(b) While applying the brake, remove the front axle hub LH
nut.
4. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut, and separate the stabilizer link assy LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
5. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor wire
and hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt, and separate the speed sensor front LH
from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

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SST
HoldTurn
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C83850
SST
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- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
30-9
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6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09628-6201 1
7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM
SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front sus-
pension arm sub-assy lower No.1 LH from the lower ball
joint.
8. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the
axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assy LH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal,
inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.

Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assy.
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
(a) Using pliers, remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole
snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assy RH from the
drive shaft bearing bracket.

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F40142
C83022
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
30-17
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37. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
(a) Using a screwdriver, install a new bearing bracket hole
snap ring.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal and boot.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 32 NVm (330 kgfVcm, 24 ftVlbf)
38. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Install the front drive shaft assy LH to the front axle assy LH.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
39. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB- ASSY
LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint to the front suspension arm sub-
assy lower with the bolt and nuts.
Torque: 75 NVm (765 kgfVcm, 55 ftVlbf)
40. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH
(a) Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60 further.
41. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Install the flexible hose and the speed sensor to the shock
absorber with the bolt and set the clip of sensor on
knuckle.
Torque: 19 NVm (192 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed
sensor.

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(b) Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the
bolt.
Torque: 8.0 NVm (82 kgfVcm, 71 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
42. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Install the front stabilizer link assy LH with the nut.
Torque: 74 NVm (755 kgfVcm, 55 ftVlbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
43. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH
nut.
Torque: 294 NVm (2,998 kgfVcm, 217 ftVlbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub LH
nut.
44. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
45. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (SEE PAGE 40-1)
46. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
47. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (SEE PAGE 26-5)
48. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
w/ VSC (SEE PAGE 05-471)
w/o VSC (SEE PAGE 05-420)