2005 LEXUS ES300 ABS

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F40160
SST
SST
F40168
OutsideOutside
55
F40161
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7. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check
that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound
during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber assy
front LH with a new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber assy front LH, see
DISPOSAL on page 26-13.
8. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Install the front coil spring insulator lower LH onto the
shock absorber assy front LH.
(b) Install the front spring bumper LH to the piston rod.
(c) Using SST, compress the front coil spring LH.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
HINT:
Use 2 of the same type of SST.
(d) Install the front coil spring LH to the shock absorber assy
front LH.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the front coil spring LH into the gap of the
spring lower seat.
(e) Install the front coil spring insulator upper LH as shown in
the illustration.
(f) Install the front coil spring seat upper LH to the shock ab-
sorber assy front LH with the mark facing to the outside
of the vehicle.

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F40169
OutsideOutside
F40140
C93871
C93102
SST
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(g) Install a new front suspension support bearing LH.
(h) Install the front suspension support sub-assy LH with the
mark facing to the outside of the vehicle.
(i) Temporarily tighten the new lock nut.
9. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL
SPRING
(a) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring as shown
in the illustration.
(b) Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of front shock absorber
with coil spring.
Torque: 80 NVm (816 kgfVcm, 59 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the 2 washers in the case that there
is front suspension upper brace center.
(c) Install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts to the lower side of front
shock absorber with coil spring.
Torque: 210 NVm (2,141 kgfVcm, 155 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
When installing bolt, stop the bolt from rotating and torque
the nut.
(d) w/ H-TEMS:
Using SST, fully tighten the lock nut.
SST 09817-33190
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
(e) w/o H-TEMS:
Fully tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)

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(f) Install the front flexible hose No. 1 and speed sensor front
LH with the bolt.
Torque: 18.8 NVm (192 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
10. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
(H-TEMS SUSPENSION)
(a) Install the front shock absorber cap LH with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 14 NVm (143 kgfVcm, 10 ftVlbf)
(b) Disconnect the connector, install the harness clamp.
11. 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.
12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 26-5)

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DISPOSAL
HINT:
Dispose the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:

When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.

The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.

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LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
CONPONENTS: See page 26-3.
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. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
SST 09628-6201 1
7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page 30-8)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
9. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH (See page 30-19)
SST 09628-6201 1
10. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate
of 3 - 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.98 - 3.43 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 8.7 - 30 in.´lbf)
11. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH (See page 30-19)
12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
13. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page 30-8)
14. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC
16. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
17. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page 30-8)
18. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See page 30-8)
19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 26-5)
21. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
w/ VSC (See page 05-471)
w/o VSC (See page 05-420)

F41595
Matchmarks
F41524
F41523
F41578SST
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(d) Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft
sub-assy and rack & pinion power steering gear assy.
(e) Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering intermedi-
ate shaft sub-assy.
10. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link
assy LH from the shock absorber assy front LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
11. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
12. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front stabilizer
bracket No.1 LH.
13. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
14. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY
(a) Using SST, disconnect the return tube assy from the rack
& pinion power steering gear assy.
SST 09023-12701

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REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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 order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)-
27-4
27-4
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)28-1
27-16
27-4
Rear wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Hub bearing (Worn)28-1
28-1
27-4
26-5
27-3
30-2
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn)28-1
26-5
27-3
27-4
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C92643
Rear Suspension Member
Sub-Assy
Rear Suspension Support
No. 1 Cover LH
Collar
Suspension Support
Spring Bumper
Coil Spring
Lower Insulator Rear Suspension
Arm Assy No. 2 LH
Rear Suspension
Arm Assy No. 1 LH
Strut Rod Assy Rear
Bracket
Bushing
Shock Absorber
Assy Rear LH Rear Stabilizer
Link Assy LH Stabilizer Bar Rear Parking Brake Cable
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf) : Specified torque
49 (500, 36)
39 (400, 29)
55 (561, 41)
100 (1,020, 74)
100 (1,020, 74)
113 (1,150, 83)
39 (400, 29)
19 (195, 14)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
255 (2,600, 188)
113 (1,150, 83)
100 (1,020, 74)
100 (1,020, 74)
55 (561, 41)
38 (387, 28)
RH Side:
w/TEMS:
19 (195, 14)



Non-reusable partw/o TEMS:5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
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COMPONENTS