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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove drain plug from transaxle and drain transaxle fluid.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Unstake front axle hub using suitable tool. Release staked part of nut completely or threads of driveshaft may be damaged.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Apply brake and remove lefthand axle hub nut.
  • Remove lefthand front stabilizer nut and separate link assembly. If ball joint turns together with nut use suitable tool to hold stud.
  • Disconnect lefthand speed sensor h...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

A tire pressure sensor and transmitter assembly is installed in each tire and wheel assembly. The sensor measures the tire pressure. The measured tire pressure and transmitter identification are transmitted as radio waves to the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) antenna and receiver on the body. From the receiver the signal is sent to the TPMS ECU (Electronic Control U...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove clips from righthand engine cover.
  • Remove clips securing v-bank cover.
  • Remove bolts and clamp air cleaner inlet assembly.
  • Remove air cleaner cap subassembly.
  • Remove bolts securing air cleaner case suba...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2004-06 RX330, 2006-07 RX400h & 2007-09 RX350
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

On 2004-06 models, the foldable type cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles or 18 months. The standard type cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 36 months. The high efficiency cabin air filter should be replace every 10,000 miles or 12 months.

On 2007-09 models, the cabin air filter should be cleaned every 18 months or 15, 000 miles and replaced every 36 months ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2007-08 RX350 -> Registration -> Relearn -> Reset -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

Reset

The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and/or sound a chime when tire pressure is low. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and tone will turn Off. If the lamp remains On, a problem in the low tire warning system is present and the low tire warning system must be diagnosed and serviced to reset the warning lamp.

Relearn

Registration
TPMS ECU

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

  • Connect a suitably pr...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel.
  • Remove bolts from righthand fender splash shield subassembly.
  • Remove righthand fender apron seal.
  • Remove bolts from engine cover.
  • Remove V-Bank engine cover subassembly.
  • Rota...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Lexus RX350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Lexus RX350  3.5 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn Fuse
  • Steering Wheel Pad
  • Fusible Link Block
  • High Pitched Horn
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Lexus RX350  3.5 V6 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Glove Box Light
  • Cigarette Lighter
  • Combination Meter
  • Cigarette Lighter Illumination
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Lexus RX350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Lexus RX350  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Magnetic Clutch Relay
  • Blower Motor
  • Heater Relay
  • Blower Motor Controller
  • 2008 Lexus RX350  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Tension Reducer Solenoid
  • LH Tension Reducer Solenoid
  • Driver Buckle Switch
  • Passenger Buckle Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Lexus RX350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Service Tips For Rear Caliper Slide Pins
    Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: MIL On DTC P0138 and/or P0158 Diagnostic Tips
    Vehicle: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Lexus RX350 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Lexus RX350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Lexus RX350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Lexus RX350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Lexus RX350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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