Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 61

AX01U–01

Q09455

Wire Harness Side

5 (IG)

4 (KLS+)

3 (E)

2 (STP)

1 (ACC)

Q09456

1 (KLS+)

2 (E)

Q09457

(–)

(+)

1 (KLS+)

2 (E)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM

AX–17

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INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY

Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connec-
tor.

Terminal

Measuring Condition

Voltage (V)

1 – 3 (ACC – E)

Ignition switch ACC

10 – 14

5 – 3 (IG – E)

Ignition switch ON

10 – 14

2 – 3 (STP – E)

Depressing brake pedal

10 – 14

4 – 3 (KLS

+

 – E)

(1) Ignition switch ACC and P position

(2) Ignition switch ACC and except P position

(3) Ignition switch ACC and except P position (After approx. 1 second)

0

7.5 – 11

6 – 9.5

2.

INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID

(a)

Disconnect the solenoid connector.

(b)

Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between termi-
nals.
Standard resistance: 12.5–16.5 

Ω

If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.

(c)

Apply battery positive voltage between terminals. Check
that an operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.

If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.

AX01V–02

Q10283

Engine Hood

Cruise Control Actuator

RH Drive Shaft

Shift Control Cable

LH Drive Shaft

Plug for Line
Pressure Test

Battery Tray

Battery

Battery
Insulator

 Snap Ring

Exhaust manifold
Bracket

Hole Cover

Torque Converter
Clutch

Shift Control
Cable Clamp

Starter

x6

Clip

Hold–Down
Clamp

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

 Non–reusable part

 Snap Ring

x5

Air Cleaner
Assembly

14 (145, 10)

39 (400, 29)

20 (200, 15)

20 (200, 15)

66 (670, 48)

32 (330, 24)

48 (490, 35)

27 (280, 20)

15 (150, 11)

AX–18

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

COMPONENTS

Q10282

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

 Non–reusable part

181 (1,850, 134)

294 (3,000, 217)

49 (500, 36)

 Gasket

 Cotter

     Pin

Engine Under Cover

LH Fender Liner

Exhaust Front Pipe Support Stay

Center Engine Under Cover

RH Fender Liner

Exhaust Front Pipe
Support Bracket

LH Front
Lower Brace

 Gasket

 Gasket

 Cotter PIn

RH Front
Lower Brace

RH Fender Apron Seal

Rear Side Engine
Mounting Insulator

Stabilizer Bar Link

Stabilizer Bar

RH Rear Lower Brace

Steering Return Pipe

LH Fender Apron Seal

LH Rear Lower Brace

Tie Rod End

Lock Cap

Front Side Engine
Mounting Insulator

Grommet

19 (195, 14)

39 (400, 29)

181 (1,850, 134)

66 (670, 48)

36 (370, 27)

32 (330, 24)

10 (100, 7)

80 (820, 59)

36 (370, 27)

181 (1,850, 134)

80 (820, 59)

48 (490, 35)

21 (210, 15)

80 (820, 59)

127 (1,300, 94)

56 (570, 41)

33 (330, 24)

33 (330, 24)

62 (630, 46)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

AX–19

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AX01W–02

Q00225

Q09982

Q10287

Q00075

Q10028

AX–20

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

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REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE BATTERY

2.

REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

3.

REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE
BODY
Torque: 15 N·m (150 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

4.

w/ Cruise Control:
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR

(a)

Disconnect the connector.

(b)

Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect cruise control actua-
tor with the bracket.

5.

DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE

6.

DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNEC-
TOR

7.

DISCONNECT DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR

8.

DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR

9.

DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR

10.

DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE

(a)

Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable
from the park/neutral position switch.
Torque: 15 N·m (150 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

(b)

Remove the clip and disconnect the shift control cable.

11.

REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLTS
Torque: 48 N·m (490 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)