2005 LEXUS ES300 height adjustment

320DV-02
F41697
Stop Lamp
Switch
Push Rod
Pedal Height
32-8
- BRAKEBRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSY
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BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSY
ADJUSTMENT
1. CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
(a) Inspect brake pedal height.
Pedal height from asphalt sheet:
144.1 - 154.1 mm (5.673 - 6.067 in.)
(b) Adjust brake pedal height.
(1) Remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-
assy lower and instrument panel insert sub-assy
lower LH.
(2) Disconnect the connector from the stop lamp
switch.
(3) Loosen the stop lamp switch lock nut and remove
the stop lamp switch.
(4) Loosen the clevis lock nut.
(5) Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push
rod.
(6) Tighten the push rod lock nut.
Torque: 26 NVm (265 kgfVcm, 19 ftVlbf)
(7) Install the stop lamp switch.
(8) Connect the connector to the stop lamp switch.
(9) Push the brake pedal in 5 - 10 mm (0.20 - 0.39 in.),
turn the stop lamp switch to lock the nut in the posi-
tion where the stop lamp goes off.
(10) After installation, push the brake pedal in 5 - 10 mm
(0.20 - 0.39 in.), check that stop lamp lights up.
(11) Install the instrument panel insert sub-assy lower
LH and instrument panel finish panel sub-assy low-
er.

320OF-03
F42717
Stop Lamp
Switch Assy
Push Rod
Pedal Height
32-12- BRAKEACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY (From August,
2002)
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ACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY (From August,
2002)
ADJUSTMENT
1. CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
(a) Inspect brake pedal height.
Pedal height from asphalt sheet:
144.1 - 154.1 mm (5.673 - 6.067 in.)
(b) Adjust brake pedal height.
(1) Remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-
assy lower and instrument panel insert sub-assy
lower LH.
(2) Disconnect the connector from the stop lamp switch
assy.
(3) Loosen the stop lamp switch lock nut and remove
the stop lamp switch assy.
(4) Loosen the clevis lock nut.
(5) Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push
rod.
(6) Tighten the push rod lock nut.
Torque: 26 NVm (265 kgfVcm, 19 ftVlbf)
(7) Install the stop lamp switch assy.
(8) Connect the connector to the stop lamp switch assy.
(9) Push the brake pedal in 5 - 10 mm (0.20 - 0.39 in.),
turn the stop lamp switch assy to lock the nut in the
position where the stop lamp goes off.
(10) After installation, push the brake pedal in 5 - 10 mm
(0.20 - 0.39 in.), check that stop lamp lights up.
(11) Install the instrument panel insert sub-assy lower
LH and instrument panel finish panel sub-assy low-
er.

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
*
*
26-2
- FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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REPAIR
HINT:
This is the repair procedure for vehicle pull.

2605T-05
C91608
B Front:A
C91609
C Rear:
D
SA3213
A
DB
Front
C
F40165
- FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (From July, 2003)
26-5
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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (From July, 2003)
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TIRE (See page 26-5)
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height:
FrontA - B: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
RearD - C: 52 mm (2.05 in.)
Measuring points:
A: Ground clearance of front wheel center
B: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm No. 2 set bolt
center
C: Ground clearance of strut rod set bolt center
D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specified value.
HINT:
Bounce the vehicle at the corners up and down to stabilize the
suspension and inspect the vehicle height.
3. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack
ends.
4. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the rack boot set clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to
adjust the toe-in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
(d) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends
are the same.
(e) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N´m (755 kgf´cm, 55 ft´lbf)
(f) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
(g) Perform VSC system calibration. (See page 05-471)

2704P-06
SA3213
A
DB
Front
C
C91810
C91811
- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
27-3
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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.

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE ± ST004-01 RevisedDecember 21, 2001
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* Select a flat road where the vehicle can be driven in a straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed of
35 mph. 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 35 mph without exerting steering effort on the steering
wheel.
(1) The vehicle goes straight but the steering wheel has some angle. STEERING OFF CENTER
(2) The vehicle doesn't go straight. STEERING PULLYES
START
Preliminary Check
Tire Pressure
Vehicle height
Brake Dragging*ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle lead/pull?Is there steering
off center?COMPLETE
Adjust front tie rods.
See TSIB ST002±01
Are the tires uni±directional type?
Cross switch front tire and wheel
assemblies (left & right)ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Does the vehicle lead/pull in the
same direction as before?
Is the lead/pull stronger
than before?
Reverse the front left side
tire and rebalance it.
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Increase left front camber and decrease right
front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.
Does the vehicle
lead/pull to the left?
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Increase right front camber and decrease left
front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.
Contact your regional office.
COMPLETE
Choose the position of front tire & wheel
assemblies where there is least amount of pull.
Check front wheel alignment.
Is it within specification?
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
Adjust front wheel alignment.
NOTE: Do not exceed 1
of
cross camber.
Do not exceed adjustment range.
NO YES YES
YES
YES
YESNO
NO YES
NO NO YESNO YESYES YES
NONO NO
NO NO
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