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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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. PRECAUTION NOTICE: After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required bef
Precaution
PRECAUTION PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTING HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM (a) Before the following operations are conducted, take precautions to prevent electric shock by turning the power switch off, wearing insulated gloves, and removing the service plug grip from HV battery.
Inspecting the high-voltage sys
