Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 540

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

Part tightened

N·m

kgf·cm

ft·lbf

REAR

Hub bolt

103

1,050

76

No.2 lower suspension arm lock nut

56

570

41

Brake caliper x Rear axle carrier

47

475

34

Axle hub bearing set bolt

80

820

59

Shock absorber x Axle carrier

New nut

Reused nut (apply engine oil the threads)

255

196

2,600

2,000

188

145

Flexible hose x Shock absorber

29

300

22

ABS speed sensor set bolt

7.8

80

69 in.·lbf

ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber

5.4

55

48 in.·lbf

Rear seatback set bolt

18

185

13

Rear seat belt set bolt

41

420

30

Suspension support x Body

39

400

29

Suspension support x Piston rod

49 (36)

500 (365)

36 (26)

Parking brake cable set bolt

5.4

55

48

Lower suspension arm x Suspension member

181

1,850

134

Lower suspension arm x Rear axle carrier

181

1,850

134

Strut rod x Body

113

1,150

83

Strut rod x Rear axle carrier

113

1,150

83

Suspension member x Body

51

520

38

Suspension member lower stopper sub–assembly x Body

38

390

28

Stabilizer bar bracket x Suspension member

19

195

14

Stabilizer bar link set nut

39

400

29

( ): For use with SST

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

BRAKE

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

BRAKE

SERVICE DATA

Brake pedal height (from asphalt sheet)

152.0 – 162.0 mm (5.984 – 6.378 in.)

Brake pedal freeplay

1 – 6 mm (0.04 – 0.24 in.)

Brake pedal reserve distance at 490 N (50 kgf, 110.2 lbf)

More than 70 mm (2.76 in.)

Brake booster push rod to piston clearance (w/ SST)

0 mm (0 in.)

Front brake pad thickness

STD

11.0 mm (0.433 in.)

Front brake pad thickness

Minimum

1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Front brake disc thickness

STD

28.0 mm (1.102 in.)

Front brake disc thickness

Minimum

26.0 mm (1.024 in.)

Front brake disc runout

Maximum

0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Rear brake pad thickness

STD

10.0 mm (0.394 in.)

Rear brake pad thickness

Minimum 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Rear brake disc thickness

STD

10.0 mm (0.394 in.)

Rear brake disc thickness

Minimum

9.0 mm (0.354 in.)

Rear brake disc runout

Maximum

0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)

Rear brake disc inside diameter

STD

170 mm (6.69 in.)

Rear brake disc inside diameter

Maximum

171 mm (6.73 in.)

Parking brake lining thickness

STD

2.0 mm (0.079 in.)

Parking brake lining thickness

Minimum 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Parking brake pedal travel at 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf)

3 – 6 clicks

Parking brake clearance between rear shoe and lever

Less than 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)

Parking brake adjusting shim thickness for rear disc brake

0.3 mm (0.012 in.)

0.6 mm (0.024 in.)

0.9 mm (0.035 in.)

SS063–01

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

BRAKE

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Part tightened

N·m

kgf·cm

ft·lbf

Master cylinder x Piston stopper bolt

10

100

7

Master cylinder x Reservoir

1.7

18

16 in.·lbf

Master cylinder x Brake booster

13

130

9

Brake line union nut

10 mm nut

15

155

11

12 mm nut

20

200

14

Brake booster clevis lock nut

25

260

19

Brake booster x Pedal bracket

13

130

9

Front brake caliper installation bolt

34

350

25

Bleeder plug

8.3

85

74 in.·lbf

Front disc brake torque plate x Steering knuckle

107

1,090

79

Front disc brake caliper x Flexible hose

29

300

21

Flexible hose x Shock absorber

29

300

21

Rear disc brake caliper installation bolt

20

200

14

Rear disc brake cariper main pin installation bolt

26

270

20

Rear disc brake caliper x Flexible hose

29

300

21

Rear disc brake torque plate x Rear axle carrier

47

475

34

Parking brake pedal assembly x Body

36

370

27

ABS (& TRAC) actuator x Actuator bracket

5.4

55

48 in.·lbf

ABS (& TRAC) actuator bracket x Body

19

195

14

Front speed sensor installation bolt

7.8

80

69 in.·lbf

Front speed sensor harness clamp bolt

5.4

55

48 in.·lbf

Rear speed sensor installation bolt

7.8

80

69 in.·lbf

Rear speed sensor harness clamp bolt

5.4

55

48 in.·lbf

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

STEERING

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

STEERING

SERVICE DATA

ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION

Steering wheel freeplay

Maximum

30 mm (1.18 in.)

Drive belt tension

New belt

150 – 185 lbf

Drive belt tension

Used belt

95 – 135 lbf

Fluid level rise

Maximum

5 mm (0.20 in.)

Fluid pressure at idle speed with valve closed

Minimum

7,845 kPa (80 kgf/cm

2

, 1,138 psi)

Steering effort at idle speed

Maximum

5.9 N·m (60 kgf·cm, 52 in.·lbf)

PS VANE PUMP

Vane pump rotating torque

Maximum

0.3 N·m (2.8 kgf·cm, 2.4 in.·lbf)

Oil clearance between pump shaft and bushing

STD

0.03 – 0.05 mm (0.0012 – 0.0020 in.)

Oil clearance between pump shaft and bushing

Maximum

0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)

Vane plate height

Minimum

8.6 mm (0.339 in.)

Vane plate thickness

Minimum

1.397 mm (0.0550 in.)

Vane plate length

Minimum

14.991 mm (0.5902 in.)

Clearance between the rotor groove and plate

Maximum

0.035 mm (0.0014 in.)

Vane plate length

Pump rotor and cam ring mark

NONE

14.999 – 15.001 mm (0.59051 – 0.59059 in.)

1

14.997 – 14.999 mm (0.59043 – 0.59051 in.)

2

14.995 – 14.997 mm (0.59035 – 0.59043 in.)

3

14.993 – 14.995 mm (0.59027 – 0.59035 in.)

4

14.991 – 14.993 mm (0.59020 – 0.59027 in.)

Spring free length

Minimum 32.3 mm (1.272 in.)

PS GEAR

Steering rack runout

Maximum

0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)

Total preload (Control valve rotating torque)

0.8 – 1.4 N·m (8 – 14 kgf·cm, 6.9 – 12.2 in.·lbf)