Power Steering Fluid; Rack-And-Pinion Assembly; Road Test - Lexus 2015 LX 570 Warranty And Services Manual

exhaust Pipes and mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration and damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust leakage. Tighten connections
and replace parts as necessary.
fuel Lines and Connections,
fuel Tank Band and fuel Tank
Vapor Vent system Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion,
damage, cracks, and loose or leaking
connections. Tighten connections
and replace parts as necessary.
fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks,
deterio ration and damage and
replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
Check that tightness of the seat-
mounting bolts and front/rear
suspension-member retaining bolts
matches torque measurements
specified in the Repair Manual.

Power steering fluid

When inspecting, visually check
the power steering fluid level on the
see-through reservoir. Add fluid as
necessary. For fluid specifications,
refer to your Owner's Manual.
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rack-and-Pinion Assembly

Inspect the rack-and-pinion assembly
for signs of leakage, damage and
loose electrical connections. Tighten
connections and if you discover any
leakage or damage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified technician.

road Test

While driving the vehicle, check
for proper operation of engine,
transmission, brakes and steering.
Also check the parking brake, and
check for abnormal noise or vibration
from any part of the vehicle.
spark Plugs
Replace at specified interval. Install
new plugs of the same type as origi-
nally equipped (see your Owner's
Manual). A qualified technician
should perform this operation.
steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering
wheel. Inspect the linkage for
bending and damage and the dust
boots for deterioration, cracks and
damage. Replace any damaged
parts. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
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