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Lexus LX 450 L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE) (1996)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Lexus
Model
LX 450
Engine
L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE)
Year
1996
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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5. Adjust toe-in.

a. Loosen the clamp bolts and nuts.
b. Adjust toe-in to the correct value by turning the tie rod. 

HINT:  Make sure that the lengths of the left and right tie rod ends are the same.

c. Torque the clamp bolts and nuts.

Torque: 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.) 

HINT:  The clamps opening must be positioned at the rear of the tie rod and face within 60° +/- 10° from the vehicle axis.

6. Inspect wheel angle.

a. Remove the caps of the knuckle stopper bolts and check the steering angles.

Wheel Angle
Inside Wheel:  32° - 35°
Outside Wheel:  31° (reference)

b. Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle. If maximum steering angles differ from the standard value, adjust the wheel angle

with the knuckle stopper bolts.

Torque: 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

If the wheel angle still cannot be adjusted within limits, inspect and replace damaged or worn steering parts.

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