Lexus ES: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
| (a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint. (1) Secure the front stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. (2) Install the nut to the front stabilizer link assembly stud. (3) Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. Turning Torque: 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.6 to 19 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 17 in.*lbf) HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one. (4) Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play. HINT: If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one. |
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(b) Inspect the dust cover.
(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
HINT:
If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
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Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for LH Side) (a) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushing to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration. *a
Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for LH Side) (a) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushing to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration. *a
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ECM Communication Circuit (C1203)
DESCRIPTION DTC No. Detection Item INF Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Note C1203 ECM Communication Circuit 1161 Either of the following is detected:
Identification information sent from other ECUs does not match with the value stored when shipped from the f
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTC (a) Check the DTCs. (1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (2) Turn the engine switch on (IG). (3) Turn the Techstream on. (4) Read the DTCs following the prompts on the Techstream screen. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Four Wheel Drive / Trouble Codes. Chassis >
