2005 LEXUS ES300 torque

PRE±DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) INFORMATION FOR ES 330 ± PD002-03 August 26, 2003
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INSTALLATION OF RUBBER BODY PLUGS
The ES 330 is provided with front and rear torque box holes to tie down the vehicle by
wire or carrier truck transportation.
Four (4) rubber body plugs are included in the glove compartment at the assembly plant.
Install them into the two (2) front and two (2) rear torque box holes during Pre±Delivery
Service (PDS).
NOTE:
If the rubber body plugs are not securely installed, road (tire) noise will transfer to the
vehicle interior through the torque box holes and rust could occur inside the torque
boxes by water entry.
Front Torque Box Hole Rear Torque Box Hole
FrontFront
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Introduction
Installation
Procedure

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Title:
INSTALLATION OF RUBBER BODY
PLUGS DURING PDS
Models:
'05 ± '06 ES 330
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
August 25, 2005
PD035-05
The ES 330 is equipped with front and rear torque box holes to tie down the vehicle
during transportation. Rubber body plugs need to be installed during Pre-Delivery
Service (PDS).
2005 ± 2006 model year ES 330 vehicles.
Four (4) rubber body plugs are included in the glove compartment at the assembly plant.
Install them into the two (2) front and two (2) rear torque box holes located under the
vehicle on both sides.
NOTE:
If the rubber body plugs are NOT securely installed, road (tire) noise will transfer to
the vehicle interior through the torque box holes and rust could occur inside the
torque boxes by water entry.
Front Torque Box Hole Rear Torque Box Hole
FrontFront
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PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
Introduction
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Title:
TIRE POSITIONING BEFORE NEW
VEHICLE DELIVERY
Models:
'05 ± '06 All Lexus
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
March 2, 2005
PG002-05
During the manufacturing process, tire characteristics are measured. Tires are then
mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or
drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important
that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction
of rotation.
Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same
location on the vehicle.
All 2005 ± 2006 model year Lexus vehicles.
1. Mark the tire installation position on the inward facing tire sidewall.
Example: Front Right = FR, Front Left = FL, Rear Right = RR, Rear Left = RL
2. Install the original tires on the new or refinished wheels with the marked side
facing inwards.
3. Place the tire/wheel assemblies on the vehicle in the marked positions.
NOTE:
Torque the wheel nuts to the proper torque value in sequence.
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REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
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STEP 3:
Adjust cross camber to eliminate vehicle pulling.
HINT:
If the tires are placed in the positions they were in during tire rotation when the least
amount of vehicle pulling occurred, wheel alignment can be performed with a minimal
amount of adjustment.
WHEN VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFTWHEN VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT
Increase right front camber and decrease left
front camber until vehicle pulling is eliminatedIncrease left front camber and decrease right
front camber until vehicle pulling is eliminated
NOTE:
Keep the cross camber within 1
or less.
Keep the camber of each wheel within specifications (+/±45' of center value).
If adjustment exceeds the specifications, uneven tire wear will result.
5. Camber Adjustment Method
NOTE:
After the camber has been adjusted,
inspect the toe±in.
NOTE:
The method of camber adjustment
differs for different models, so please
refer to the repair manual of the
vehicle involved. (This is a sample
from the RX 300 Repair Manual).
A. Remove the front wheels and
ABS speed sensor clamp.
B. Remove the two nuts on the lower
side of the shock absorber.
C. Coat the threads of the nuts with
engine oil.
D. Temporarily install the two nuts.
E. Adjust the camber by pushing or
pulling the lower side of the shock
absorber in the direction in which
the camber adjustment is
required.
F. Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 210 Nm
(2,150 kgfcm, 155 ftlbf)
Repair
Procedures
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REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
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G. Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgfcm, 76 ftlbf)
H. Check the camber.
NOTE:
Adjusting value for the set bolts
is
6' ± 30' (0.1
± 0.5
).
When making an adjustment of more
than 45', replace the upper and lower
steering knuckle set bolts with the
adjusting bolts
. If the camber is not
within the specification, use the table
shown to estimate how much
additional camber adjustment will be
required, and select the appropriate
camber adjusting bolt.
I. Follow steps 5±a through 5±h
again. Between steps 5±b and
5±c, exchange one or two
selected bolts.
HINT:
When exchanging the two bolts,
exchange one bolt each time.
If Vehicle Pull Is Eliminated: Repair Is Now Complete.
If Vehicle Is Still Pulling: Contact Your Regional Office For Further Assistance.
Repair
Procedures
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