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- PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
33-13
2509 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
14. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH(See page 33-16)
15. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING(See page 33-16)
16. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING(See page 33-16)
17. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION(See page 33-16)
18. INSTALL REAR DISC(See page 33-16)
19. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE(See page 33-16)
20. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 NVm (480 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)
21. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
22. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL(See page 33-2)
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3305M-03
C64523
Contract
F06409
F40318
33-16
- PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE ASSY
2512 Author: Date:
PARKING BRAKE ASSY
OVERHAUL
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 33-3
Overhaul the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assy LH.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC
(a) Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.
HINT:
Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjust-
er until the wheel turns freely.
4. INSPECT BRAKE DISC INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the in-
side diameter of the disc.
Standard inside diameter: 170 mm (6.69 in.)
Maximum inside diameter: 171 mm (6.73 in.)
5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION
SPRING
(a) Using a needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 return tension
springs.
6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING
(a) Slide out the front shoe and remove the compression spring.
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH
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F40322
Front FrontRH
LH
F40026
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16. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION
(a) Check that each part is installed properly.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surface of the shoe lining and disc.
17. INSTALL REAR DISC(See page 32-41)
18. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
(a) Temporarily install the hub nuts.
(b) Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand
the shoes until the disc locks.
(c) Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate
smoothly.
Standard : Return 8 notches
(d) Check shoe is no brake drag.
(e) Install the hole plug.
19. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 NVm (480 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)
20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
21. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL(See page 33-2)
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C90471
C90462F41690
- PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
33-1 1
2507 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 33-3
For parking brake cable No.2, employ the same procedure to the RH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assy LH.
HINT:
Do not the flexible hose from the brake caliper assy LH.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC(See page 33-16)
4. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING(See page 33-16)
5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING(See page 33-16)
6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH(See page 33-16)
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE(See page 33-16)
8. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE HEAT INSULATOR
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and parking brake heat insulator.
9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake
cable assy No.3 from the backing plate.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and parking brake cable assy
No.3.
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- PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
33-13
2509 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
14. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH(See page 33-16)
15. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING(See page 33-16)
16. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING(See page 33-16)
17. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION(See page 33-16)
18. INSTALL REAR DISC(See page 33-16)
19. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE(See page 33-16)
20. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 NVm (480 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)
21. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
22. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL(See page 33-2)
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3305M-03
C64523
Contract
F06409
F40318
33-16
- PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE ASSY
2512 Author: Date:
PARKING BRAKE ASSY
OVERHAUL
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 33-3
Overhaul the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assy LH.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC
(a) Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.
HINT:
Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjust-
er until the wheel turns freely.
4. INSPECT BRAKE DISC INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the in-
side diameter of the disc.
Standard inside diameter: 170 mm (6.69 in.)
Maximum inside diameter: 171 mm (6.73 in.)
5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION
SPRING
(a) Using a needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 return tension
springs.
6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING
(a) Slide out the front shoe and remove the compression spring.
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH
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F40322
Front FrontRH
LH
F40026
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2515 Author: Date:
16. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION
(a) Check that each part is installed properly.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surface of the shoe lining and disc.
17. INSTALL REAR DISC(See page 32-41)
18. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
(a) Temporarily install the hub nuts.
(b) Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand
the shoes until the disc locks.
(c) Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate
smoothly.
Standard : Return 8 notches
(d) Check shoe is no brake drag.
(e) Install the hole plug.
19. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 NVm (480 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)
20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
21. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL(See page 33-2)
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300M6-02
C91612
C83023
F40153
SST
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH (From July, 2003)
30-19
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH (From July, 2003)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (SEE PAGE 30-8)
SST 09930-00010
3. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake cali-
per assy LH from the steering knuckle LH.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from
hanging down by the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
SST 09628-6201 1
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft
assy LH from the front axle hub sub-assy LH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle with the
axle hub.
9. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint assy front LH.
SST 09628-6201 1