Lexus ES: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
| (a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint. (1) Secure the front stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. (2) Install the nut to the front stabilizer link 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: 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.6 to 19 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 17 in.*lbf) HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link 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 stabilizer link 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 stabilizer link assembly with a new one.
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Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for LH Side) (a) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushing to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration. *a
Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for LH Side) (a) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushing to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration. *a
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Fail-safe Chart
FAIL-SAFE CHART Description The fail-safe function minimizes the loss of operation when a malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid. Fail-safe (a) Fail-safe control list: Malfunctioning Part Function Transmission Revolution Sensor (NT)
Lock up clutch control is prohibited.
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Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
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RESERVE TANK CAP
*2
DRAIN COCK PLUG
*3
NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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