steering LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

H00998
Pretensioner (LH)Side Airbag Assembly (LH)
(Squib)Side Airbag Sensor (LH) Front Airbag Sensor (LH) Front Airbag Sensor (RH) Side Airbag Sensor (RH)Side Airbag Assembly (RH)
(Squib) Pretensioner (RH)
Airbag Sensor
AssemblyFront Passenger
Airbag Assembly
Spiral Cable
Steering Wheel
Pad (Squib)
Driver's Side J/B 12
34
5
67 8
10
119
12 13 1415
RS±4
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
2235 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
10. SRS CONNECTORS
No.ItemApplication
(1)Terminal Twin±Lock MechanismConnectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
(2)Airbag Activation Prevention MechanismConnectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13
(3)Electrical Connection Check MechanismConnectors 1, 2, 3
(4)Connector Twin±Lock MechanismConnectors 5

AB0089
Secondary Lock
Primary LockLockLock
Primary Lock Incomplete
(Secondary Lock Prevented)Primary Lock Complete
(Secondary Lock Permitted)Twin±Lock Completed
Z14034
Fig.1
Fig.2Power Source
Safing
Sensor
Squibs
Airbag Sensor
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
RS±7
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(4) Connector Twin±Lock Mechanism
With this mechanism connectors (male and female
connectors) are locked by 2 locking devices to in-
crease the connection reliability. If the primary lock
is incomplete, ribs interfere and prevent the sec-
ondary lock.
(b) When the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision in the
hatched area (Fig. 1) and the shock is larger than the pre-
determined level, the SRS is activated automatically. A
safing sensor is designed to go on at a smaller decelera-
tion rate than the airbag sensor. As illustrated in Fig. 2,
ignition is caused when current flows to the squib, which
happens when a safing sensor and the airbag sensor go
on simultaneously. When a deceleration force acts on the
sensors, 2 squibs in the driver airbag and front passenger
airbag ignite and generate gas. The gas discharging into
the driver airbag and front passenger airbag rapidly in-
creases the pressure inside the bags, breaking open the
steering wheel pad and instrument panel door.
Bag inflation then ends, and the bags deflate as the gas
is discharged through discharge holes at the bag's rear or
side.

H01586
Slider
Disconnection is completed Slider
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
RS±11
2242 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
15. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR STEERING
WHEEL PAD (with AIRBAG) AND FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Place a finger on the slider.
(b) Slide the slider to release lock.
(c) Disconnect the connector.

H01587
SliderSlider
RS±12
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
2243 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
16. CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR STEERING
WHEEL PAD (with AIRBAG) AND FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the male connector and the female connector in the
same direction as shown in the illustration, fit in them with-
out rubbing.
(b) Make sure to insert until the connectors are locked. After
fitting in, pull them lightly to check that they are locked.
(When locked, make sure that the outer returns to its origi-
nal position and sound at the time of fitting in can be
heard.)
HINT:
As the slider slides, do not touch it.
Be careful not to deform the release board. If the release
board is deformed, replace it with a new one.

RS08B±01
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS±25
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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following case, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable.

If the airbag has been deployed.

If the steering wheel pad or spiral cable has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the steering wheel pad, steering or spiral cable has been found to be faulty during the check
in items (See page RS±15).

If the steering wheel pad has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see page SR±11 and SR±17. Be sure to follow
the correct procedure.

RS08C±01
RS±26
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
2257 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL AND SPIRAL CABLE (See page SR±17)

RS084±01
H02621
Combination Meter
(Warning Light)
Steering Wheel Pad
(with Airbag)
Spiral CableRH Front Airbag SensorFront Passenger Airbag Assembly
RH Side Airbag
Assembly
RH Side Airbag
Sensor Assembly
RH Seat Belt
Pretensioner
Airbag Sensor Assembly LH Side Airbag
Assembly LH Seat Belt
Pretensioner LH Side Airbag
Sensor Assembly LH Front Airbag
Sensor
RS±68
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMWIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
2299 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
LOCATION

SA0R1±03
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETROUBLESHOOTING
SA±1
2001 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/pulls
5. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
6. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
7. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
8. Hub bearings (Loosen or worn)
9. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)
10.Suspension parts (Worn out)SA±2
SA±4
SA±7
±
SA±9
SA±43
±
±
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn out)±
SA±17
SA±86
SA±21
SA±89
Sways/pitches
1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn out)SA±2
SA±39
SA±105
SA±21
SA±89
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheels (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn out)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joints (Worn)
6. Hub bearings (Loosen or worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA±2
SA±2
SA±21
SA±4
SA±34
SA±9
±
±
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Suspension parts (Worn out)
4. Shock absorber (Worn out)SA±2
SA±4
SA±7
±
SA±21
SA±89
Noise in rear differential
1. Oil level (Low or wrong grade)
2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear
3. Ring, pinion or side gears (Worn or chipped)
4. Pinion shaft bearing (Worn)
5. Side bearing (Worn)SA±61
SA±63
SA±63
SA±63
SA±63
Oil leak from rear differential
1. Oil level (Too high or wrong grade)
2. Drive pinion oil seal (Worn or damaged)
3. Side gear oil seal (Worn or damaged)
4. Companion flange (Loose or damaged)
5. Side gear shaft (Damaged)SA±61
SA±63
SA±60
SA±67
SA±63

SA0R6±01
F02311
R11097
F02313
SST
SA±10
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2010 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 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB
DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the blacklash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
5. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the upper side of the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper
suspension arm.
SST 09610±20012

F02314
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±11
2011 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower
ball joint.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)