Lexus ES: 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) Install the nut to the front lower ball joint 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: 0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 34 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf) HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint 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 lower ball joint 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 lower ball joint assembly with a new one.
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Components
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Avoid any impact to the acceleration sensor assembly LH.
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Backup Battery Internal Electronic Failure (B15CC49)
DESCRIPTION This DTC is set when the DCM (telematics transceiver) detects one of the following:
The mobilephone battery voltage drops or the mobilephone battery malfunctions.
The mobilephone battery temperature is (temporarily) high.
DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Tr
