2005 LEXUS ES300 flat tire

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- FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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FRONT 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)-
26-8
26-8
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)28-1
26-8
26-8
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joint (Worn)
6. Hub bearing (Worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn)28-1
28-1
26-8
26-5
27-3
26-16
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
26-8
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2606R-02
START
Preliminary Check
Tire pressure
Vehicle height
Brake dragging ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle lead/pull?
Cross switch front tire & wheel
assemblies (left & right).
Does the vehicle lead/pull in
same direction as before?
Check front wheel alignment.
Is it within specification?
Adjust front wheel alignment.Reverse the front left side
tire and rebalance it.
Does the vehicle
lead/pull to the left?
COMPLETE
Are the tires uni-directional type?
Choose the position of front tire & wheel
assemblies where there is least amount of pull.
Increase left front camber and decrease
right front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.Increase right front camber and decrease
left front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO COMPLETE
NONOYES NOIs there steering
off center?
Adjust front tie rods.
NO
YES
Is the lead/pull stronger
than before?
YES
NOTICE : Do not exceed 1° of cross camber.
Do not exceed adjustment range.
Select a flat road where the vehicle can be driven in a straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed
of 35mph. 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 35mph without holding the steering wheel.
(1) The vehicle can keep straight but the steering wheel has some angle.
STEERING OFF CENTER (See page 50-4)
(2) The vehicle cannot keep straight.
STEERING PULL
YES NO
YES ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
NO ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull? ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?NO
Contact your local retail tire distributor.YES
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REPAIR
HINT:
This is the repair procedure for vehicle pull.

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- POWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEM
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
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 the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Vane pump assy
9. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy28-1
51-3
14-1
26-5
-
26-16
-
51-9
51-21
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy28-1
26-5
-
51-21
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Steering intermediate shaft sub-assy (Worn)
4. Sliding yoke (Worn)
5. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
6. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy-
26-16
-
-
30-2
51-21
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Vane pump assy
4. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy51-3
-
51-9
51-21

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- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
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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5002K-07
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- STEERING COLUMNSTEERING
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
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 the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gear28-1
51-3
51-3
51-3
26-5
-
26-16
-
51-9
51-21
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gear28-1
26-5
-
51-21
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
26-16
-
30-19
51-21
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gear51-3
-
51-9
51-21

DIAGNOSTIC TESTER IMMOBILIZER FUNCTIONS ± SS005-01 Revised July 6, 2001
Page 4 of 14
1. Transponder Key Type
Before any Immobilizer functions are performed, verify the type of transponder key
that you are attempting to use for the service operation. Some functions may only be
performed with a registered Master Key.
A. Insert the current key into the ignition cylinder and turn to the ON position.
HINT:
The Immobilizer key blanks are preconfigured as Master or Sub Keys. Master Key
blanks cannot be registered as Sub Keys nor can Sub Key blanks be registered as
Master Keys. Also, the flat key is now enabled as a full function Master Key that must
be registered.
B. Follow the screen flow in Figure 1 to determine the key type.
C. Key type and registration status will be indicated on the Immobilizer data list
(Figure 1, screen E).
ªMATCHº = The key in the ignition cylinder matches this key type.
ªNOMATCHº = The key in the ignition cylinder does NOT match this key type.
1: CODES (ALL)
2: ENGINE AND ECT
3: TIRE PRES WARN
4: ABS / VSC
5: CCS
6: AIR CONDITIONER
8: SRS AIRBAG
9: GATEWAY
A
FUNCTION SELECT
B
1: OBD/MOBD
2: ENHANCED OBD II
3: CARB OBD II
4: BREAK OUT BOX
5: NVH
6: AUTOPROBE
7: O2 RPM CHECK
8: SNAPSHOT REVIEW
9: SETUP
0: GAS ANALYSIS
OBD/MOBD MENU
7: IMMOBILIZER
FIGURE 1. TRANSPONDER KEY IDENTIFICATION
DE
USER DATASELECT DATA
ALL
KEY SW ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IG SW ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMMOBILIZER UNSET. . . . . . . .
PERMIT (START) OK. . . . . . . . . .
RESPONSE OK. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRAME OK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERIAL NUMBER OK. . . . . . . . .
ENCRYPT CODE OK. . . . . . . . . .
STATUS OK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BCC OK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REGIST SUB CODE 1. . . . . . . .
REGIST MAS CODE 2. . . . . . . .
REG CODE SPACE NOT FUL. .
SUB KEY NOMATCH. . . . . . . . .
MASTER KEY MATCH. . . . . . . .
C
DIAGNOSTIC MENU
IMMOBILIZER
1: DATA LIST
2: DTC INFO
3: ACTIVE TEST
4: SNAPSHOT
5: ID UTILITY
Operation
Procedure
TRANSPONDER
KEY TYPE

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
Page 3 of 11
1. Relationship Between Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Pulling to One Side
When the cross camber or caster of the front wheel alignment is large, it can cause
vehicle pulling.
WHEEL ALIGNMENTDIRECTION OF VEHICLE PULLING
CamberVehicle pulls in direction of wheel with large camber value
CasterVehicle pulls in direction of wheel with small caster value
CAMBER
Straight±Ahead
DrivingDirection of Pull
CASTER
Front
Caster Trail
(Small)Caster Trail
(Large) TPT' P'
F' F aa'
O
P, P': Driving Force
a, a': Steering Axes
O, O': Center of Tire±Road
Contact Area
F, F': Reactive Force
O'
If the cross camber or caster is within the specified range (30' or less), noticeable vehicle
pulling will not occur due to side-to-side differences in camber or caster.
NOTE:
On a flat road, if the cross camber or caster is 30' or less and the steering wheel is
held without exerting steering effort for 100 m (109 yards) when driving at 100 km/h
(62 mph), the alignment±induced drift distance is approximately 0.5 m (1.64 ft). Wheel
Alignment &
Tire
Characteristics

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
Page 4 of 11
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
(Continued)