Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front lower ball joint assembly removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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| Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane Control System | |
| Pre-collision System | |||
| Parking Support Brake System* | |||
| Lighting System | |||
| Memorize steering angle neutral point | Parking Assist Monitor System | | |
| Panoramic View Monitor System | | ||
| Initialize power trunk lid system | Power Trunk Lid System (for HV Model) | | |
| Front wheel alignment adjustment |
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NOTICE:
for HV Model:- After the power switch is turned off, the radio receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. (for Audio and Visual System)
- After the power switch is turned off, the radio receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. (for Navigation System)
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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| Front wheel alignment adjustment |
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- When removing or installing the rear disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTC C1214 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear any DTCs after performing this procedure.
- While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected.
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
| (a) Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. |
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| (b) Remove the cotter pin. |
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(c) Remove the nut.
| (d) Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration. SST: 09960-20010 09961-02050 NOTICE: Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.). |
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(e) Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010
09961-02050
| *a | Center Nut |
| *b | Molybdenum Grease Application Area |
| *c | Place wrench here |
| *d | String |
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CAUTION:
Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
NOTICE:
- Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the front axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
- Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front lower ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
- Be sure to place a wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
- Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
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Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint. (1) Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. (2)
Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT for HV Model:
When removing or installing the front disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brak
SEE MORE:
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspect
Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (a) Using SST and a 17 mm union nut wrench, install the transfer assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 8 nuts. SST: 09961-00950 Torque: Specified tightening torque : 68.6 N·m {700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf} HINT:
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