2005 LEXUS ES300 Repair Manual

F41523
F41570
F41595
Matchmarks
C92274
- POWER STEERINGRACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY
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63. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
(a) Install the front stabilizer bracket No. 1 LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 19 NVm (194 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
64. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
65. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Connect the front stabilizer link assy LH to the shock ab-
sorber assy front LH with the nut.
Torque: 74 NVm (755 kgfVcm, 55 ftVlbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
66. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Connect the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
67. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
SUB-ASSY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft
sub-assy and rack & pinion power steering gear assy.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 35.3 NVm (360 kgfVcm, 26 ftVlbf)
(c) Tighten the bolt.
Torque: 35.3 NVm (360 kgfVcm, 26 ftVlbf)
(d) Install the steering column hole cover No.2 to the steering
hole cover No.1.
(e) Connect the clamp to the steering column hole cover
No.1 and tighten the bolt.

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68. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH
(a) Connect the tie rod assy LH with the nut.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up 60.
69. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
70. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
71. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (See page 51-3)
72. CHECK POWERSTEERING FLUID LEAKAGE
73. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
(See page 50-8)
74. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE(See page 50-8)
75. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY
(See page 50-8)
76. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY
(See page 60-22)
77. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT(See page 26-5)
78. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
79. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT(See page 05-826)

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- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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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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2704V-06
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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REAR SUSPENSION
COMPONENTS

2704P-06
SA3213
A
DB
Front
C
C91810
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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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C66631
F41030
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27-2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See page 72-39)
3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSY (See page 72-39)
4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See page 76-25)
5. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
HINT:
Remove the LH side by the same procedures with the RH side.
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See page 72-39)
7. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
HINT:
Remove the LH side by the same procedures with the RH side.
8. REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY (W/O SUN SHADE) (See page 65-31)
9. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COVER (See page 61-15)
10. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY (W/ SUN SHADE) (See page 61-15)
11. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY (W/O SUN SHADE) (See page 61-15)
12. REMOVE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSY OUTER (See page 61-15)
13. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from
the shock absorber.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPOPORT NO.1 COVER LH (W/O H-TEMS SUSPENSION)
15. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL
SPRING
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, disconnect the flexible hose and ABS
speed sensor wire harness from shock absorber.

C66634
C92644
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w/ TEMSSST
C92184
F40121
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(b) Loosen the 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorb-
er.
HINT:
Do not remove the 2 bolts.
(c) Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.
(d) w/o TEMS:
Loosen the suspension support center nut.
(e) w/ TEMS:
Loosen the suspension support center nut.
SST 09817-33190
NOTICE:
Do not remove the nut.
HINT:
If not disassembling the rear shock absorber, it is not necessary
to loosen the nut.
(f) Remove the 3 nuts of the suspension support.
(g) Lower the rear axle carrier and remove the 2 nuts and
bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
(h) Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.
16. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
17. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
(a) Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower part of
the shock absorber, and secure it in a vise.

F41028
SST
C83163
F40193
F41029
SST
C93791
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(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(c) Remove the nut, collar and susupension support.
(d) Remove the coil spring, spring bumper and lower insula-
tor.
18. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod, and check
that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation
sound.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page 27-9.
19. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
(a) Install the spring bumper.
(b) Install the lower insulator, as shown in the illustration.
(c) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(d) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:

Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the lower
seat.

Check that the 2 flat faces of the piston rod are position
in parallel with the 2 flat faces of the rear suspension sup-
port.