Rack Housing Bolt
Tie Rod End
Boot
Power Steering
Gear Assembly
Rack Housing
No. 2 Bushing
Rack Housing No.
2 Bracket
S
1997 ES 300s
starting with
VIN:
JT8BF22G * V0001068
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER
CURRENT PART NUMBER
PART NAME
45517–33010
45517–33021
Steering Rack Housing Bushing No. 2
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OPN
T1
T2
ST8002
Replace Steering Rack No. 2 Bushing
1.0
45517–33010
91
99
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty.
This warranty is in effect for
48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in–service date.
*
Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s complaint.
STEERING
Introduction
Production
Change
Information
Parts
Information
Warranty
Information
STEERING RACK HOUSING GROMMET BUSHING NOISE
– ST004–98
August 14, 1998
Page 2 of 2
If the customer encounters noise in cold weather, when turning, at very low speed (2–3
mph), replace the Rack Housing Bushing with the updated part.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the Steering Rack to replace the bushing.
To remove the Rack Housing Bushing:
1.
Remove the No. 2 Rack Housing Bolt.
2.
Place matchmarks on the tie rod and
rack end so that the toe will not be
changed.
Remove the Tie Rod End.
3.
Remove the Rack Boot, using a
screwdriver to loosen the clamp.
Be
careful not to damage the boot.
4.
Remove and replace the Bushing.
Be
sure to align the projection on the
bushing with the hole in the bracket.
5.
Reassemble the Rack Boot using a
new clamp (P/N 90461–08688).
6.
Road test the vehicle to make sure
steering wheel is on center.
Repair
Procedure
Matchmarks
Lexus Supports ASE Certification
Page 1 of 1
Title:
REAR ABS SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL
Models:
’97 – ’00 ES 300
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
May 5, 2000
SU001–00
This bulletin provides service information regarding the removal of the ABS speed sensor
prior to removal of the rear axle and rear suspension.
REMINDER:
Failure to remove the ABS speed sensor prior to removal of the rear axle or
suspension may cause the ABS warning light to illuminate or damage the ABS speed
sensor wire harness.
S
1997 – 2000
model year
ES 300
POTENTIAL ARE FOR DAMAGE
5.4 N
S
m (55 kgf
S
cm, 48 in
S
lbf)
7.8 N
S
m (80 kgf
S
cm, 69 in
S
lbf)
REAR ABS SPEED SENSOR
NOTE:
Prior to removal/replacement of the rear axle, rear coil spring and rear shock absorber,
be sure to remove the rear ABS speed sensor from the rear axle by removing the 3
bolts shown above. Check the speed sensor signal after installation.
OPCODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OPN
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable
–
–
–
–
SUSPENSION
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Repair
Procedure
Warranty
Information
Lexus Supports ASE Certification
Page 1 of 1
Title:
FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE
Models:
’97–’00 ES 300 & ’99–’00 RX 300
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
December 10, 1999
SU002–99
To eliminate a noise occurrence from the front suspension on washboard type road
surfaces, the suspension support has been changed.
