2000 LX470 IS there a DIY for shock replacement for the LX?

[Wilsil]

Measuring the pressure has the following "procedure".
After starting the engine and connecting the Techstream, go from Low to Normal.
The pressure will be shown at Front Pressure Sensor for the front, Rear Pressure Sensor for the rear.

 

[CEO714]

Low nuteral high


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[CEO714]

Ok so I looked at it again and it's a different reading ...
Low nuteral
High


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[PADDO]

Ok so I looked at it again and it's a different reading ... Low nuteral High Sent from my Toaster![/QUOTE
Tighten your TBs 4 turns.

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[CEO714]

At the moment I do not have the capability to tighten the tbs, I am at a lack of tools ... But other than that does it look like anything else is wrong? Maybe springs? Just wondering if you notice anything out of the ordinary? Also do you think my fluid is a bit over filled? If so what's the easy way to correct that? Thanks in advance.


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[PADDO]

At the moment I do not have the capability to tighten the tbs, I am at a lack of tools ... But other than that does it look like anything else is wrong? Maybe springs? Just wondering if you notice anything out of the ordinary? Also do you think my fluid is a bit over filled? If so what's the easy way to correct that? Thanks in advance. Sent from my Toaster!

Your front height sensors are close to their tolerances if you are on level ground but I wouldn't be concerned. Your front pressures are high and need to come down about 0.8Mpa and your rear pressure is pretty high and needs to come down too, but adjust the front first as that often lowers the rear a bit then see if packers or new coils are needed, Height accumulator pressure is normal. I wouldn't worry too much about the reservoir being above max, there is plenty of volume in the tank so it's not going to overflow or pressure lock, just makes it a bit more difficult to get an accurate assessment on the number of grads. If you won't sleep at night worrying about the high level you can suck some out with a turkey baster or bleed a cup off from any of the bleed points. I wouldn't bother. Only the low to neutral height pressure readings matter wrt neutral pressures.

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[CEO714]

Your front height sensors are close to their tolerances if you are on level ground but I wouldn't be concerned. Your front pressures are high and need to come down about 0.8Mpa and your rear pressure is pretty high and needs to come down too, but adjust the front first as that often lowers the rear a bit then see if packers or new coils are needed, Height accumulator pressure is normal. I wouldn't worry too much about the reservoir being above max, there is plenty of volume in the tank so it's not going to overflow or pressure lock, just makes it a bit more difficult to get an accurate assessment on the number of grads. If you won't sleep at night worrying about the high level you can suck some out with a turkey baster or bleed a cup off from any of the bleed points. I wouldn't bother. Only the low to neutral height pressure readings matter wrt neutral pressures.

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Since I am heading to a shop Monday that is familler with LC and LX builds etc would tasking them to release some pressure from the front and cranking the TB's be a "Expensive" job? just wana know what to look forward to. Thanks again.

 

[Wilsil]

Cranking the torsion bars should shouldn't be expensive.
They only need a 32 mm spanner and some muscle power.

 

[CEO714]

I hope you meant shouldn't ? Lol


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[Wilsil]

I hope you meant shouldn't ? Lol


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Sorry, yes. Typing to fast.

 

[CEO714]

Since My last post I have not had a chance to take it into the shop to have those adjustments done. I will update as soon as I do. been very busy!

 

[Pg44]

Hi guys
Can someone please explain the graduations from reservoir images.
The tank is split top half and bottom half. The bottom half has min and max lines as well as graduation marks all the way down the side. If the bottom half of the tank is full of oil and then lowers 7 graduations, won't the fluid pass the min level?
How do people get 14 graduations? This would be nearly empty!
I get 5 graduations but my suspension feels perfect?..

Am I missing something?

 

[PADDO]

Hi guys
Can someone please explain the graduations from reservoir images.
The tank is split top half and bottom half. The bottom half has min and max lines as well as graduation marks all the way down the side. If the bottom half of the tank is full of oil and then lowers 7 graduations, won't the fluid pass the min level?
How do people get 14 graduations? This would be nearly empty!
I get 5 graduations but my suspension feels perfect?..

Am I missing something?

When you lower the vehicle the fluid level in the reservoir rises: when you raise the vehicle to H the fluid level lowers, you are measuring the delta between the high level (at L) and the low level (at H). Ideally the fluid level should be set at the max mark at N, and no lower than min. It's that simple. Neutral pressures will also slightly influence the number if grads you read off too.


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[Pg44]

Thanks for the quick reply...

I can only count 3 graduations from min level to max level and then a further 7 graduations over the max level. So I must be missing something where people state 15 graduations from low to hi settings. That would place the oil under the min level by 5 graduations??

So confused

 

[PADDO]

Thanks for the quick reply...

I can only count 3 graduations from min level to max level and then a further 7 graduations over the max level. So I must be missing something where people state 15 graduations from low to hi settings. That would place the oil under the min level by 5 graduations??

So confused

Forget about min and max mark for this test, it's not relevant in this regard. On level ground raise your vehicle and mark the fluid level on the side if the reservoir with a pencil, Lower to L and mark the fluid level. Count the number if grads between the two marks. A new system may return 14 grads, a serviceable system with a few miles probably 9-12 grads, less than that you are starting to look at repairs at some point. Toyota states more than 7 for US vehicles is serviceable. Five years ago at 60k miles I measured 11+ grads, I'm now at 10 grads with 134k miles, still serviceable, nice ride but not as buttery smooth as when I bought my new 98 LX home from the dealer.


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