Lexus ES manuals

Lexus ES: On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

NOTICE:

These service operations may affect the SRS airbags. Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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(a) Stop the vehicle on a level, paved surface and align the wheels straight ahead.

(b) Remove the horn button assembly.

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(c) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(d) Using a torque wrench, check that the steering wheel set bolt is properly tightened.

Torque:

62 N·m {632 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf}

(e) Start the engine so that the power steering is ready to operate.

(f) Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right and check steering effort (torque) with the steering wheel turned. Check in the opposite direction using the same method.

Standard Steering Effort (Reference):

5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) or less

(g) Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.

(h) Turn the engine switch off.

(i) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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(j) Install the horn button assembly.

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 Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FUEL PUMP (a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Specified Condition U - V 0.05 to 3.0 Ω V - W 0.05 to 3.0 Ω U - W 0.05 to 3.0 Ω If the result is not as specified

 Removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. CHANGE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM SETTINGS (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) Click here 2. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NOTICE: Removing the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the incorrect order wil

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