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- 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.

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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)

Lexus Supports ASE CertificationPage 1 of 2
Title:
WHEEL FILM FOR BRAKE ROTOR
RUST PREVENTION
Models:
All Models with Wheel Film
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
July 16, 2004
PD001-04
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will
be adopted instead of using a cardboard type anti±rust cover.
The purpose of the wheel film is to protect the disc brake rotor from weather elements
and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film
should remain on the wheel as long as possible.
NOTE:
Retain the wheel film on the disc wheel during vehicle display and storage.
Do not remove the wheel film right away at Pre±Delivery Service (PDS) if the vehicle
will be stored after PDS.
Remove the wheel film just prior to delivery to customers.
Wheel FilmFeatures of Wheel Film:
Material: Polyethylene
Color: Transparent
All Models with wheel film.
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOFPT1T2
N/ANot Applicable to Warranty±±±±
PRE±DELIVERY SERVICE
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Warranty
Information

WHEEL FILM FOR BRAKE ROTOR RUST PREVENTION ± PD001-04 July 16, 2004
Page 2 of 2
Firmly hold the outer end of the wheel film to pull it off.
NOTE:
If film adhesive residue is found on the disc wheel, remove it with a soft
cloth dipped in ethyl alcohol (ethanol). Do not use thinner to remove the
adhesive residue.
When the wheel film is removed below an ambient temperature of 0
C (32
F), it is
possible that the film may tear. For ease of film removal in cold conditions, please
warm the film above 0
C (32
F) using one of the following methods:
± Splash (hot) water on the wheel film.
± Warm wheel film with cotton cloth soaked in hot water.
± Warm wheel film with heat gun. Be sure not to overheat the film and wheel.
± Warm wheel film by infrared heater (lamp) for paint. Be sure not to overheat
the film and wheel.
± Warm wheel film by steam car wash.
± Park vehicle indoors (e.g. garage, etc.) for an extended period of time.
Please follow local laws for disposal. Polyethylene film will not generate harmful gasses
when it is burned.
MODEL(FRONT &PLANT20032004(FRONT &REAR)PLANT123456789101112123456789101112
GS 430/300Beginning January 2005
GX 470JAPANBeginning January 2005
LX 470Beginning January 2005
RX 330TMMCRX 330
JAPANSC 430JAPAN
This is a tentative schedule. There is a possibility that the introduction timing may be delayed on some models.
Removal
Procedure
Disposal
Procedure
Introduction
Schedule

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
Page 5 of 11
* Select a flat road where the vehicle can be driven in a straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed of
35 mph. Please confirm safety and set the steering wheel to its straight position. Drive the vehicle in a
straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed of 35 mph without exerting steering effort on the steering
wheel.
(1) The vehicle goes straight but the steering wheel has some angle. STEERING OFF CENTER
(2) The vehicle doesn't go straight. STEERING PULLYES
START
Preliminary Check
Tire Pressure
Vehicle height
Brake Dragging*ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle lead/pull?Is there steering
off center?COMPLETE
Adjust front tie rods.
See TSIB ST002±01
Are the tires uni±directional type?
Cross switch front tire and wheel
assemblies (left & right)ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Does the vehicle lead/pull in the
same direction as before?
Is the lead/pull stronger
than before?
Reverse the front left side
tire and rebalance it.
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Increase left front camber and decrease right
front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.
Does the vehicle
lead/pull to the left?
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Increase right front camber and decrease left
front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.
Contact your regional office.
COMPLETE
Choose the position of front tire & wheel
assemblies where there is least amount of pull.
Check front wheel alignment.
Is it within specification?
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Adjust front wheel alignment.
NOTE: Do not exceed 1
of
cross camber.
Do not exceed adjustment range.
NO YES YES
YES
YES
YESNO
NO YES
NO NO YESNO YESYES YES
NONO NO
NO NO
Repair
Procedure
Flow Chart

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
Page 6 of 11
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before repairing vehicle pulling to one side, it is necessary to clearly identify the
cause of the pulling condition. Frequently, the cause of the vehicle pulling to one side
is diagnosed as wheel alignment. However, the actual cause may be lateral force
generated by the tires. Performing wheel alignment when tire force is the cause could
result in the wheel alignment being set at a value outside of specifications. This would
then cause other problems such as uneven tire wear, etc.
2. Troubleshooting
First determine whether vehicle pulling to one side is caused by a wheel alignment
problem or tire characteristics, then decide which repairs to make.
A. Perform the following checks and correct as necessary.
a. Check tires for size, wear and for proper inflation pressure.
b. Check whether the vehicle is noticeably tilted backward/forward or left/right.
NOTE:
Tilting of the vehicle produces a left±right difference in the camber and caster and can
cause vehicle pulling to one side.
c. Check brakes for dragging.
B. Confirm problem symptoms.
With the customer accompanying you, drive the vehicle to confirm if the
customer 's complaint involves vehicle pulling to one side or steering wheel off
center. If the problem is steering wheel off center, adjust the front tie rods on the
vehicle. Refer to Lexus TSIB ST002±01. Also check the direction of vehicle
pulling and the extent of the pulling.
C. Decide if vehicle pulling is due to wheel alignment or tires.
a. Switch the left and right front tires (If the tires are non±unidirectional).
b. Conduct a drive test to check whether the direction that the vehicle pulls has
changed.
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSECORRECTIVE ACTION
No change in vehicle
pulling conditionFront wheel alignmentProceed to Repair Procedure 3. Vehicle pulling
caused by Wheel Alignment (Page 6)
Vehicle pulling
eliminatedTire conicityRepair complete. Vehicle Pulling Caused by Tire
Conicity (Page 3 and 6)
Vehicle pulling
direction is reversedTire conicityProceed to Repair Procedure 4. Vehicle Pulling
Caused by Tire Conicity (Page 7)
Repair
Procedures