Lexus ES: Chassis
CHASSIS
INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Inspect the steering wheel free play.
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(b) Inspect the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have any play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
(4) Check that the steering gear housing is not damaged.
INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
(2) Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play.
Maximum Ball Joint Vertical Play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Inspect the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage.
INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(a) Visually check the transaxle for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE
(a) Visually check the transaxle for fluid leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID COOLER HOSE AND CONNECTIONS
(a) Inspect the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hoses (oil cooler hoses) for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.
INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID COOLER HOSE AND CONNECTIONS
(a) Inspect the hybrid transaxle fluid cooler hoses (oil cooler hoses) for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.
INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
(a) Inspect the front and rear suspension.
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Body
BODY
TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
(a) If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below.
Front axle and suspension
Drivetrain
Rear axle and sus
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
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FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
*2
FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
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NO. 1 ENGINE UNDE
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Freeze Frame Data
FREEZE FRAME DATA FREEZE FRAME DATA HINT:
When a DTC is stored, the freeze frame data stores the current vehicle (sensor) state as.
The freeze frame data cannot be cleared or updated until the recorded DTCs are cleared.
(a) Using the Techstream, the state of the vehicle (sensors) when the sy
Charging Failure
PROCEDURE 1. CHECK GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH (ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION) (a) Start the engine and visually check that the generator rotor assembly (fan) in the generator assembly is operating. OK: The generator rotor assembly (fan) is operating. NG REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTC
