Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 550

R07653

SR05R–10

F01477

SR–8

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STEERING

STEERING WHEEL

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

STEERING WHEEL

INSPECTION

1.

CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY

With the vehicle stopped and tires facing straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.

Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)

2.

CHECK STEERING EFFORT

(a)

Center the steering wheel.

(b)

Remove the steering wheel pad.
(See page 

SR–11

)

(c)

Start the engine and run it at idle.

(d)

Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 5.9 N·m (60 kgf·cm, 52 in.·lbf)

HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
(e)

Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)

(f)

Install the steering wheel pad.
(See page 

SR–16

)

SR05S–05

W03439

Torx Screw

Steering Wheel Lower
No.2 Cover

Combination Switch

(w/  Spiral Cable)

Column
Upper Cover

Column Lower Cover

Lower Finish Panel

Lower No.2

Cover

Steering Column Assembly

Intermediate Shaft Assembly

Steering Wheel Lower

No.2 Cover

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Pad

Torx Screw

No.1 Lower Panel

Hood Lock Control Cable

Front Door Scuff Inside Plate

Clip

Lower LH Panel

Cowl Side Trim

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

7.1 (72, 63 in.·lbf)

35 (360, 26)

7.1 (72, 63 in.·lbf)

35 (360, 26)

35 (360, 26)

25 (260, 19)

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STEERING

TILT STEERING COLUMN

SR–9

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TILT STEERING COLUMN

COMPONENTS

F09834

Key Unlock Warning Switch

Column Upper Bracket

Ignition Switch

Energy Absorbing Plate

Transponder Key Coil

Key Cylinder Lamp Assembly

Key Interlock Solenoid

Key Cylinder

Energy Absorbing Plate
Guide

 Energy Absorbing Clip

Energy Absorbing Plate

Energy Absorbing Plate
Guide

 Energy Absorbing Clip

Column Tube

Tilt Lever
Return Spring

 Tapered–Head Bolt

Column Upper Clamp

Turn Signal Bracket

Lower Column Tube Attachment

Column Tube Support

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

 Non–reusable part

7 (70, 61 in.·lbf)

19 (195, 14)

SR–10

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STEERING

TILT STEERING COLUMN

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

SR05T–01

W03484

Torx Screw

Screw Case

W03485

Airbag Connector

Correct

Wrong

W03486

Matchmarks

SST

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STEERING

TILT STEERING COLUMN

SR–11

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD

NOTICE:

If the airbag connector is disconnected with the igni-
tion switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.

(a)

Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.

(b)

Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No.2 covers.

(c)

Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.

HINT:
Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumfer-
ence catches on the screw case.

(d)

Pull the pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect
the airbag connector.

CAUTION:

When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface
of the pad facing upward.

Never disassemble the wheel pad.

NOTICE:
When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-
bag wire harness.

2.

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL

(a)

Disconnect the connector.

(b)

Remove the steering wheel set nut.

(c)

Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft
assembly.

(d)

Using SST, remove the wheel.
SST

09950–50010 (09951–05010, 09952–05010,
09953–05020, 09954–05020)