Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 64

INTRODUCTION

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

To assist you in finding your way through the manual, the Section Title and major heading are given
at the top of every page.

PREPARATION

Preparation lists the SST (Special Service Tools), recommended tools, equipment, lubricant and SSM
(Special Service Materials) which should be prepared before beginning the operation and explains the
purpose of each one.

REPAIR PROCEDURES

Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components and shows how
the parts fit together.
Example:

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The procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:

The illustration shows what to do and where to do it.

The task heading tells what to do.

The detailed text tells how to perform the task and gives other information such as specifications
and warnings.

Example:

This format provides the experienced technician with a FAST TRACK to the information needed. The
upper case task heading can be read at a glance when necessary, and the text below it provides de-
tailed information. Important specifications and warnings always stand out in bold type.

REFERENCES

References have been kept to a minimum. However, when they are required you are given the page
to refer to.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are presented in bold type throughout the text where needed. You never have to leave
the procedure to look up your specifications. They are also found at the back of AX section, for quick
reference.

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CAUTIONS, NOTICES, HINTS:

CAUTIONS are presented in bold type, and indicate there is a possibility of injury to you or other
people.

NOTICES are also presented in bold type, and indicate the possibility of damage to the compo-
nents being repaired.

HINTS are separated from the text but do not appear in bold. They provide additional information
to help you perform the repair efficiently.

SI UNIT

The UNITS given in this manual are primarily expressed according to the SI UNIT (International System
of Unit), and alternately expressed in the metric system and in the English system.

Example:

Torque: 30 N·m (310 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)

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GENERAL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Use fender, seat and floor covers to keep the vehicle
clean and prevent damage.

2.

During disassembly, keep parts in the appropriate order
to facilitate reassembly.

3.

Observe the following:
(a)

Before performing electrical work, disconnect the
negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.

(b)

If it is necessary to disconnect the battery for inspec-
tion or repair, always disconnect the cable from the
negative (-) terminal which is grounded to the ve-
hicle body.

(c)

To prevent damage to the battery terminal post, loos-
en the terminal nut and raise the cable straight up
without twisting or prying it.

(d)

Clean the battery terminal posts and cable terminals
with a clean shop rag. Do not scrape them with a file
or other abrasive objects.

(e)

Install the cable terminal to the battery post with the
nut loose, and tighten the nut after installation. Do
not use a hammer to tap the terminal onto the post.

(f)

Be sure the cover for the positive (+) terminal is prop-
erly in place.

4.

Check hose and wiring connectors to make sure that they
are secure and correct.

5.

Non-reusable parts
(a)

Always replace cotter pins, gaskets, O-rings and oil
seals etc. with new ones.

(b)

Non-reusable parts are indicated in the component
illustrations by the ”

” symbol.

6.

Precoated parts
Precoated parts are bolts and nuts, etc. that are coated
with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
(a)

If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or
caused to move in any way, it must be recoated with
the specified adhesive.

(b)

When reusing precoated parts, clean off the old
adhesive and dry with compressed air. Then apply

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