LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

SA0SZ±01
SA±104
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETOE CONTROL LINK
2104 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±102).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±7)

SA0T0±01
F01993
Stabilizer Bar
Bushing
Bracket
Stabilizer Bar Link
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
65 (660, 48)
18 (185, 13)30 (305, 22)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR STABILIZER BAR
SA±105
2105 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR STABILIZER BAR
COMPONENTS

SA0R7±05
R05806
R11093
SST
R11078
SST SA±12
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2012 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE FRONT HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap from the steering
knuckle.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LOCK NUT AND ABS
SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
(a) Clamp the axle hub in a soft jaw vise.
HINT:
Close vise until it holds hub bolt. Do not tighten further.
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the
lock nut.
(c) Using a 36 mm socket wrench, remove the lock nut.
(d) Remove the ABS speed sensor rotor.
NOTICE:
Take care not to scratch the serrations of the sensor rotor.
3. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and shift the brake dust cover toward
the outside.
(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09950±40011 (09951±04020, 09952±04010,
09953±04020, 09954±04010, 09955±04051,
09957±04010, 09958±04011)
4. REMOVE INNER RACE (OUTSIDE) FROM AXLE HUB
Using SST, remove the inner race from the axle hub.
SST 09950±40011 (09951±04020, 09952±04010,
09953±04020, 09954±04010, 09955±04061,
09957±04010, 09958±04011)

R06209
SST
W00273
SST
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±13
2013 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
5. REMOVE OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal from the steering knuckle.
SST 09308±00010
6. REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09950±60010 (09951±00560)

SA0R8±01
W00274
SST
SST
R06214
SST
R08018
SST
SST SA±14
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2014 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new bearing to steering
knuckle.
SST 09309±36010, 09950±60020 (09951±00720),
09950±70010 (09951±07150)
NOTICE:
If the inner race and balls come loose from the bearing out-
er race, make sure to install them on the same side as be-
fore.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
2. INSTALL OIL SEAL
(a) Install the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal until it is
flush with the end surface of the steering knuckle.
SST 09608±32010
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Install the brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with
the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
(b) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub to the steering
knuckle.
SST 09316±60011 (09316±00011, 09316±00071),
09608±32010
4. INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the serrations of the sensor rotor.
5. INSTALL AXLE HUB LOCK NUT
(a) Install a new axle hub lock nut.
Torque: 199 N´m (2,030 kgf´cm, 147 ft´lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
6. INSTALL FRONT HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install the grease cap to the
steering knuckle.

SA0R9±01
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±15
2015 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±10).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±389) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)

SA0RA±01
F02311
R05811
SST
R05812
Washer SA±16
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
2016 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the brake caliper from the
steering knuckle.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628±10011
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install a washer and nut to the bolt, as shown in the il-
lustration.
(b) Turn the wheel nut to pull the hub bolt until the underside
of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.
5. INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Install the disc.
(b) Install the brake caliper and 2 bolts to the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)

SA0RB±03
F02335
Suspension
Support No.2
Spring Bumper
Coil Spring Suspension Support
No.1
Shock Absorber
With Coil Spring
Upper Suspension
Arm
Stabilizer Bar ABS Speed Sensor
Shock AbsorberClip
27 (280, 20)

56 (570, 41)
5.0 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
7.8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)87 (890, 64)
O±Ring

Non±reusable part: Specified torque
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)

157 (1,600, 116)
55 (560, 41)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±17
2017 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

SA0RC±01
F02311
F02313
SST
F02398
SA±18
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2018 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and caliper from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor wire harness.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from
the steering knuckle.
SST 09610±20012
5. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR FROM STABILIZER
BAR LINK
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the stabilizer bar from
the stabilizer bar link
Torque: 55 N´m (560 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)

F02315
F02320
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±19
2019 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the shock ab-
sorber from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 157 N´m (1,600 kgf´cm, 116 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
(b) Loosen the piston rod lock nut.
NOTICE:
Do not remove it.
Torque: 27 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber and suspension
support No.1 from the body.
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)