Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 469

MA04B–01

B04540

Dust Cover

B04541

MA–4

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MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

CHASSIS

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID (See page
SR–6)

2.

INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE

(a)

Check the steering wheel freeplay. (See page SR–9)

(b)

Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:

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Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.

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Dust seals and boots are not damaged.

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Boot clamps are not loose.

3.

INSPECT SRS AIRBAG
(DRIVER’S AIRBAG: See page RS–14)
(PASSENGER’S AIRBAG: See page RS–28)
(SIDE AIRBAG: See page RS–41)

4.

INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL

Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.

5.

INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS

(a)

Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.

(b)

Make sure the front wheels are in a straight–ahead posi-
tion, and depress the brake pedal.

(c)

Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half
a load on the front coil spring.

(d)

Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)

(e)

Check the dust cover for damage.

6.

INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leak-
age or damage.
7.

INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID
(See page DI–144)

8.

INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
(See page PP–35)

B04569

Drain plug

B04768

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

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MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS

MA–5

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

9.

INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom
edge of the hole. If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run
out of the filler hole.

Grade: See page SA–58

10.

REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page DI–144)

11.

REPLACE TRANSFER FLUID (See page PP–35)

12.

REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL (See page SA–58)

13.

INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS

(a)

Check the suspension parts for looseness or damage.

(b)

Check the shock absorber performance.

(c)

Check the vehicle for tilting.

(d)

Check the springs for wear or breakage.

(e)

Check the suspension bushings for wear.

(f)

Check the wheel bearings for wear or noise.

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Jack up the front and rear axle and support them on
stands.

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Move the wheel in axial and radial directions and
check the wheel bearing for wear.

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Rotate the wheel and check the bearing for noise.

MA027–02

MA–6

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MAINTENANCE

BODY

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

BODY

INSPECTION

1.

TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY

(a)

Where necessary, tighten all parts of the chassis.

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Front axle and suspension

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Driven train

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Rear axle and suspension

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Steering system

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Brake system

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Engine mounting etc.

(b)

Where necessary, tighten all parts of the body.

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Seat belt system

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Seats

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Doors and hood

S

Body mountings

S

Fuel tank

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Exhaust pipe system etc.

2.

CHECK TIRES AND INFLATION PRESSURE

(a)

Check tires for abnormal abrasion or cracks.

(b)

Check and adjust the tires inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure: (See page SA–2)

3.

CHECK LIGHTS, HORNS, WIPERS AND WASHERS

Check the function of lights, horns, wipers and washers.
4.

ROAD TEST

(a)

Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.

(b)

Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.

(c)

Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.

(d)

Do setting of the parking brake shoes and drum.

5.

FINAL INSPECTION

(a)

Check the operation of the body parts:

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Hood
Auxiliary catch operates properly
Hood locks securely when closed

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Front and rear doors
Door locks operate properly
Doors close properly

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Luggage compartment door
Door lock operates properly

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Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any position
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding–down rear seat backs lock securely

(b)

Be sure to deliver a clean car. Especially check:

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Steering wheel

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Shift lever knob

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All switch knobs

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Seats

PREPARATION

MAINTENANCE

PP–1

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

PP–3

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EMISSION CONTROL

PP–9

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ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION

PP–10

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COOLING

PP–14

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LUBRICATION

PP–18

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IGNITION

PP–23

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STARTING

PP–25

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CHARGING

PP–28

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

PP–32

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PP–37

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

PP–41

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BRAKE

PP–50

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STEERING

PP–54

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

PP–62

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BODY ELECTRICAL

PP–65

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BODY

PP–69

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AIR CONDITIONING

PP–74

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