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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
(1) Draw a line on the RH and LH tie rod and rack ends
where it can easily be seen.
(2) Using a paper gauge, measure the distance from
RH and LH tie rod ends to the rack end screws.
HINT:
Measure the RH side and LH side.
Make a note of the measured values.
(3) Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the rack
boots.
(4) Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
(5) Turn the RH and LH rack end by the same amount
(but in different directions) according to the steering
angle.
1 turn 360 deg. of rack end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizon-
tal movement) - 12 deg. of steering angle.
(6) Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts.
Torque: 74 NVm (755 kgfVcm, 55 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the difference in length between RH and LH
tie rod ends and rack end screws are within 1.5 mm (0.059
in.).
(7) Install the RH and LH boot clips.
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Title:
IRON PARTICLE RUST
CONTAMINATION REPAIR
Models:
'94 ± Current
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
January 12, 2005
PA001-05
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding the proper procedures to
clean vehicles that may have been subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles
such as rail dust.
1994 ± Current model year Lexus vehicles.
TOOLS & MATERIALSQUANTITY
Auto Magic Special Cleaner Concentrate #713*1
Rubber Gloves, Aprons, Boots
Eye ProtectionAs NeededSponges or Wash MittsAs Needed
Pail or Bucket
* Contact the main office of Auto Wax Company Inc. (1±800±826±0828 or www.automagic.biz) to find a
local source for Auto Magic Special Cleaner Concentrate.
During rail transportation or extended storage near industrial areas, vehicles may
occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad
tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc.
This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small red or brown
particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color
paints, but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across horizontal body surfaces such
as hood, roof, or deck lid.
CAUTION:
Because of the abrasiveness of these small iron particles, polishing or buffing
procedures should not be attempted to repair the paint surface of an affected vehicle.
This will result in further paint damage and detract from vehicle appearance.
Washing the affected paint surfaces with Auto Magic Special Cleaner Concentrate is
the recommended method to dislodge embedded iron particles and remove the
surrounding rust stains. The correct usage of Auto Magic Special Cleaner
Concentrate is described in this bulletin.
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N/ANot Applicable to Warranty±±±±
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