2005 LEXUS ES300 height

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A
DB
Front
C
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TIRE (See page 28-1)
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page 26-5)
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
3. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0°22' ± 11' (0.4° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect and re-
place the suspension parts if necessary.
4. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower sus-
pension arms.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), ad-
just it by following the procedures below.
(b) Loosen the lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount
to adjust toe-in.
HINT:

Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.

One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in
by approximately 67' (112', 10.8 mm, 0.425 in.).
(d) Torque the lock nut.
Torque: 56 NVm (570 kgfVcm, 41 ftVlbf)
5. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber
Right-left error-1°23' ± 45' (-1.38° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
HINT:
Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specification, inspect the suspension parts
for damaged and/or worn-out parts and replace them if necessary.

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B53735
B53736
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REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27-2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See page 15-2)
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR (See page 27-16)
4. SEPARATE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
5. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH (See page 65-33)
6. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm No. 2 (out-
er side) from the rear carrier.
HINT:
Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
7. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
8. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm No. 1 (out-
er side) from rear axle carrier.
HINT:
Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
9. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.

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13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSY
(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack.
(b) Install the rear suspension member with the 4 nuts, 2 bolts
and 4 retainers.
Torque:
A, B: 55 NVm (561 kgfVcm, 41 ftVlbf)
C: 38 NVm (387 kgfVcm, 28 ftVlbf)
14. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM
ASSY NO.1 LH
(a) Connect the rear suspension arm No. 1 (outer side) to the
rear axle carrier with the bolt and nut, and temporarily
tighten the bolt and nut.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and temporarily
install the bolt.
15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM
ASSY NO.2 LH
(a) Connect the rear suspension arm No. 2 (outer side) to the
rear axle carrier with the bolt and nut, and temporarily
tighten the bolt.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and temporarily
install the bolt.
17. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
18. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH (See page 65-33)
19. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)

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REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27-2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See page 15-2)
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR (See page 27-16)
4. SEPARATE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
5. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH (See page 65-33)
6. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (See page 27-10)
7. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
8. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See page 27-10)
9. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSY (See page 27-10)
11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and rear suspension arm No. 2 (inner
side).
(b) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the rear suspension
arm No. 2 (outer side) from rear axle carrier.
HINT:
Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
12. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
(a) Install the rear suspension arm No. 2 (inner side) with the
bolt and temporarily tighten the bolt.

B53747
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- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
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(b) Set the suspension arm in the position in the illustration
and fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 100 NVm (1,020 kgfVcm, 74 ftVlbf)
13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSY (See page 27-10)
14. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See page 27-10)
15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (See page 27-10)
17. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
18. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
19. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH (See page 65-33)
20. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page 27-10)
21. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See page 27-10)
22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
23. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (See page 27-10)
24. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
25. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
26. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR (See page 27-16)
27. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See page 15-2)
28. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
29. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)
30. HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (See page 65-15)

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
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2. Relationship Between Tire Characteristics and Vehicle Pulling to One Side
When radial tires are rotating, they have the characteristic of generating force in the
lateral direction between the tire and the road surface. This lateral force is comprised
of two factors:
Ply±steer, which changes direction according to the rotation direction of the tires.
Conicity, which is generated in a fixed direction regardless of the tire rotation
direction.
If these lateral forces are too strong, vehicle pulling will occur.
A. Ply±Steer
Lateral force due to ply-steer is produced by the construction of the belts inside
the tire tread. With radial tires, the wire of the belt is slanted as shown in the
illustration below. Thus, it is in the lateral direction that tire tread easily changes
shape (stretches), and lateral force is generated between the tire and the road
surface in the lateral direction.
Easily±Stretched
Direction
Wire
BeltRotation Direction
Ply±Steer
(Direction of Force Generation Varies
According to Tire Rotation)
NOTE:
Lateral force from ply-steer prevents vehicle drift caused by road slant, so in many
cases lateral force to the right is provided for left-handed steering vehicles.
B. Conicity
Conicity is lateral force resulting from uneven formation of the left and right sides
of the tire. The direction the lateral force is exerted depends on the hardness of
the side walls and the difference in height between the left/right sides of the tire.
Conicity
(Direction Is Fixed Regardless of
Direction of Tire Rotation) Hard
Part
NOTE:
In the case of vehicle pulling caused by tires, the lateral force which is exerted as a
result of conicity has the greatest effect. On a flat road, if the steering wheel is held
without exerting steering effort for 100 m (109 yards) when travelling at 100 km/h (62
mph), the vehicle may drift as much as 1.5 m (5 ft).
When vehicle pulling is due to conicity, the amount of drift can be reduced and the
direction of drift can be changed by changing the location of the tire or reversing
the tire when installing it on the wheel. Wheel
Alignment &
Tire
Characteristics
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* 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
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