Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 499

SS0EC–03

SS–24

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Part tightened

N·m

kgf·cm

ft·lbf

Input turbine speed sensor x Transaxle case

11

115

8

Counter gear speed sensor x Transaxle case

11

115

8

Neutral start switch

Bolt

Nut

5.4

6.9

55

70

48 in.·lbf

61 in.·lbf

Control shaft lever x Control shaft

13

130

9

Shift control cable x Control shaft lever

15

150

11

Solenoid wire x Transaxle case

5.4

55

48 in.·lbf

Valve body x Transaxle case

11

110

8

ATF temperature sensor x Valve body

6.6

67

58 in.·lbf

Oil strainer x Valve body

11

110

8

Oil pan x Transaxle case

7.8

80

69 in.·lbf

Drain plug

49

500

36

Air cooled oil cooler

Bolt

Nut

7.0

7.0

71

71

62 in.·lbf

62 in.·lbf

Floor shift lever assembly x Brace

12

120

9

Shift lever anti–rettle cushion x Shift lever plate

1.8

18

16 in.·lbf

Manual detent spring x Shift lever sub–assembly

1.7

17

15 in.·lbf

Shift control unit assembly x Shift lever plate

1.8

18

16 in.·lbf

Lower position indicator housing x Shift lever plate

2.2

23

19 in.·lbf

Shift lever knob cover x Shift lever knob

1.3

14

12 in.·lbf

Shift lever knob x Shift lever sub–assembly

2.2

23

19 in.·lbf

Shift lever plate x Shift lever plate sub–assembly

5.7

58

50 in.·lbf

Starter x Transaxle housing

39

400

29

Exhaust manifold stay (front side) x Exhaust manifold

8

82

71 in.·lbf

Exhaust manifold stay (front side) x Transaxle housing

20

200

15

Exhaust manifold stay (rear side) x Transaxle case

34

350

25

Transaxle housing x Engine block

66

670

48

Flywheel housing under cover x Transaxle housing

8

82

71 in.·lbf

Torque converter x Drive plate

41

420

30

Transaxle housing x Engine block

A bolt

B bolt

48

37

490

380

35

27

Drive plate x Crankshaft

83

850

61

RH stiffener plate x Engine

37

380

27

RH stiffener plate x Transfer

37

380

27

SS02T–02

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

PROPELLER SHAFT

SS–25

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

PROPELLER SHAFT

SERVICE DATA

Propeller shaft runout

Max.

0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

Intermediate shaft runout

Max.

0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

Intermediate shaft front flange runout

Max.

0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Intermediate shaft rear flange runout (horizontal direction)

Max.

0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Intermediate shaft rear flange runout (vertical direction)

Max.

0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

SS02U–02

SS–26

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

PROPELLER SHAFT

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Part tightened

N·m

kgf·cm

ft·lbf

Intermediate shaft x Front center support bearing

1st

181

1,850

134

Loosen nut

2nd

69

700

51

Intermediate shaft x Rear center support bearing

1st

181

1,850

134

Loosen nut

2nd

69

700

51

Front propeller shaft x Intermediate shaft

74

750

54

Rear propeller shaft x Rear differential

74

750

54

Intermediate shaft rear flange x Rear propeller shaft cross groove joint

27

275

20

Front center support bearing x Body

37

375

27

Rear center support bearing x Body

37

375

27

SS0PV–02

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

SS–27

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

SERVICE DATA

Cold tire inflation

215/70R16

Front

Rear

230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm

2

, 33 psi)

230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm

2

, 33 psi)

Cold tire inflation

pressure

225/60R17 (LHD only:)

Front

Rear

210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm

2

, 30 psi)

210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm

2

, 30 psi)

Vehicle height

Front*1

Rear*2

247 mm (9.72 in.)

303 mm (11.93 in.)

Camber

Left–right error

–0°24’ ± 45’ (–0.40° ± 0.75°)

45’ (0.75°) or less

Caster

Left–right error

2°09’ ± 45’ (2.15° ± 0.75°)

45’ (0.75°) or less

Front wheel

alignment

Steering axis inclination

Left–right error

12°16’ ± 45’ (12.27° ± 0.75°)

45’ (0.75°) or less

Toe–in (total)

Rack end length difference

0°06’ ± 12’ (0.1° ± 0.2°, 1 ± 2 mm, 0.04 ± 0.08 in.)

1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less

Wheel angle

RHD models:

Inside wheel

Reference: Outside wheel

LHD models:

Inside wheel

Reference: Outside wheel

34°17’ ± 1°30’ (34.28° ± 1.5°)
30°11’ (30.18°)

30°53’ ± 1°30’ (30.88° ± 1.5°)
27°46’ (27.77°)

Rear wheel

Camber

Left–right error

–0°42’ ± 45’ (–0.70° ± 0.75°)

45’ (0.75°) or less

Rear wheel

alignment

Toe–in (total)

No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference

0°18’ ± 12’ (0.3° ± 0.2°, 3 ± 2 mm, 0.12 ± 0.08 in.)

3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

Front axle

Axle bearing backlash

Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Front axle

Axle hub deviation

Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Front drive shaft

Drive shaft standard length

LH

RH

563.2 ± 2.0 mm (22.173 ± 0.079 in.)

914.8 ± 2.0 mm (36.016 ± 0.079 in.)

Front suspension

Lower ball joint turning torque

1.0 – 3.4 N·m (10 – 35 kgf·cm, 8.7 – 30 in.·lbf)

Front suspension

Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque

0.05 – 1.0 N·m (0.5 – 10 kgf·cm, 0.4 – 8.7 in.·lbf)

Rear axle

Axle bearing backlash

Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Rear axle

Axle hub deviation

Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Rear drive shaft

Drive shaft standard length

607.7 ± 5.0 mm (23.93 ± 0.20 in.)

Rear suspension

Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque

0.05 – 1.0 N·m (0.5 – 10 kgf·cm, 0.4 – 8.7 in.·lbf)

*1: Front measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*2: Rear measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.