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Lexus ES: Removal

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Shock Absorber / 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 rear shock absorber 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
*1: for LED type turn signal light

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)
  • Measure ultrasonic sensor detection angle
  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration
  • Parking Support Alert System
  • Parking Support Brake System

Rear television camera assembly optical axis adjustment (Back camera position setting)

Parking Assist Monitor System

for Initialization

for Calibration
  • Parking assist ECU initialization
  • Adjust steering angle
  • Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Panoramic View Monitor System

for Initialization

for Calibration

Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*1

Lighting System

Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH

Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*1

Lighting System

Rear wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Clear zero point calibration data
  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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
*1: for LED type turn signal light

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)
  • Measure ultrasonic sensor detection angle
  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration
  • Parking Support Alert System
  • Parking Support Brake System

Rear television camera assembly optical axis adjustment (Back camera position setting)

Parking Assist Monitor System

for Initialization

for Calibration
  • Parking assist ECU initialization
  • Adjust steering angle
  • Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Panoramic View Monitor System

for Initialization

for Calibration

Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*1

Lighting System

Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH

Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization*1

Lighting System

Rear wheel alignment adjustment
  • Perform "Reset Memory"
  • Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model 2WD)

(a) for LH Side:

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3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model 2WD)

(a) for RH Side:

Click here

4. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)

(a) for LH Side:

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5. LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1

Rear Axle Carrier Pin

6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the nut.

(c) Disengage the clamp and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly.

7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

for 2WD: Click here

for AWD: Click here

8. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.

9. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

  • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
  • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a

Wooden Block

*b

Jack

(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

10. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut, plate washer and rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1

Rear Axle Carrier Pin

11. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear shock absorber cap from the rear shock absorber assembly.

*a

Protective Tape

12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

(b) Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

SST: 09729-00170

(c) Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.

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 Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (a) Compress and extend the rear shock absorber assembly rod 4 or more times. Standard: When compressed and extended at a constant speed,

 Installation

INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The following procedure is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

 Installation

INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The following procedure is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

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 Reassembly

REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The following procedure is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL REAR LIGHT PROTECTOR (a) Install a new rear light protector. 2. INSTALL REAR LIGHT GASKET (a) Install a new rear lig

 Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during cylinder head removal/installation are shown below. Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Install

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