height LEXUS GS400 2000 Service User Guide

SS0FE±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±53
209 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
FRONT
Hub nut1031,05076
Brake caliper x Steering knuckle11 81,20087
ABS speed sensor x Steering knuckle7.88069 in.´lbf
Steering knuckle x Upper suspension arm8789064
Lower ball joint x Steering knuckle11 31,15083
Brake dust cover x Steering knuckle8.38574 in.´lbf
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber5.05548 in.´lbf
Stabilizer bar x Stabilizer bar link5556041
Shock absorber bracket x Shock absorber1571,60011 6
Piston rod x Suspension support No.22728020
Suspension support No.1 x Body5657041
Upper suspension arm x Body5354039
Stabilizer bar link x No.2 lower suspension arm11 31,15083
Height control link x Shock absorber bracket5.45548 in.´lbf
No.2 lower suspension arm x No.1 lower suspension arm2452,500180
No.2 lower suspension arm x Lower ball joint1621,65011 9
Strut bar bracket x Body A
B58
152590
1,55043
11 2
No.2 lower suspension arm x Body9597070
Shock absorber bracket x No.2 lower suspension arm2525018
Tie rod end x Lower ball joint8789064
Stabilizer bar bracket x Body2829021
Tie rod end lock nut5657041
Axle hub lock nut1992,030147

SS±54
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
210 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)Part tighten
N´mkgf´cmft´lbf
REAR
Hub nut1031,05076
Brake caliper x Axle carrier1041,06577
Axle carrier x Upper suspension arm1081,10080
Backing plate x Axle carrier5960043
Drive shaft x Axle hub2892,950213
No.2 lower suspension arm x Axle carrier11 01,12081
No.1 lower suspension arm x Axle carrier7576555
Drive shaft x Differential side gear shaft6869550
Differential drain plug4950039
Differential filler plug4950039
Differential mounting boltFront
Rear123
1421,250
1,45090
105
Ring gear set boltSee page SA±73
Companion flange lock nutSee page SA±73
Differential carrier retainer set bolt2222516
Differential carrier cover set bolt4747534
Breather plug2121015
Suspension support x Body Upper side
Lower side64
18650
18547
13
Piston rod x Suspension support2728020
Upper suspension arm x Body8890065
No.1 lower suspension arm x Body7576555
No.2 lower suspension arm x Stabilizer bar link x Height control sensor link3030522
No.2 lower suspension arm x Shock absorber11 01,12081
No.2 lower suspension arm x Body11 01,12081
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Toe control link5.45548 in.´lbf
Toe control link x Axle carrier5960044
Toe control link x Body5960044
Stabilizer bar x Stabilizer bar link6566048
Stabilizer bar bracket x Body1818513
ABS speed sensor x Axle carrier7.88069 in.´lbf
Parking brake cable x Backing plate7.88069 in.´lbf
Suspension member brace x Body5051037
Differential x Propeller shaft7980558
Oil deflector x Differential carrier cover7.07062 in.´lbf

SS062±07
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBRAKE
SS±55
211 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
BRAKE
SERVICE DATA
Brake pedal height (from asphalt sheet)150.0 ± 160.0 mm (5.906 ± 6.299 in.)
Brake pedal freeplay0.2 ± 2.0 mm (0.008 ± 0.079 in.)
Brake pedal reserve distance at 490 N (50 kgf, 110.2 lbf)More than 93 mm (3.66 in.)
Front brake pad thickness STD11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
Front brake pad thickness Minimum1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Front brake disc thickness STD32.0 mm (1.260 in.)
Front brake disc thickness Minimum30.0 mm (1.181 in.)
Front brake disc runout Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Rear brake pad thickness STD10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Rear brake pad thickness Minimum1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Rear brake disc thickness STD12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Rear brake disc thickness Minimum10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Rear brake disc runout Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Rear brake disc inside diameter STD190 mm (7.48 in.)
Rear brake disc inside diameter Maximum191 mm (7.52 in.)
Parking brake shoe lining thickness for rear disc brake STD2.5 mm (0.098 in.)
Parking brake shoe lining thickness for rear disc brake Minimum1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel at 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf)7 ± 9 clicks
Parking brake clearance between rear shoe and leverLess than 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
Parking brake adjusting shim thickness for rear disc brake
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
0.9 mm (0.035 in.)

SS0F3±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSTEERING
SS±57
213 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
STEERING
SERVICE DATA
POWER STEERING FLUID
Fluid level rise Maximum5 mm (0.20 in.)
Fluid pressure at idle speed with valve closed Minimum8,336 kPa (85 kgf/cm2, 1,209 psi)
STEERING WHEEL
Steering wheel freeplayMaximum30 mm (1.18 in.)
Steering effort at idle speedMaximum7 N´m (70 kgf´cm, 61 in.´lbf)
PS VANE PUMP
2JZ±GE Engine:
Vane pump rotating torqueMaximum0.25 N´m (2.5 kgf´cm, 2.2 in.´lbf)
Oil clearance between pump shaft and bushing STD0.03 ± 0.05 mm (0.0012 ± 0.0020 in.)
Oil clearance between pump shaft and bushingMaximum0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Vane plate heightMinimum8.6 mm (0.339 in.)
Vane plate thickness Minimum1.40 mm (0.0551 in.)
Vane plate lengthMinimum14.99 mm (0.5902 in.)
Clearance between the rotor groove and plateMaximum0.033 mm (0.0013 in.)
Vane plate length Pump rotor and cam ring mark
NONE14.999 ± 15.001 mm (0.59051 ± 0.59059 in.)
114.997 ± 14.999 mm (0.59043 ± 0.59051 in.)
214.995 ± 14.997 mm (0.59035 ± 0.59043 in.)
314.993 ± 14.995 mm (0.59027 ± 0.59035 in.)
414.991 ± 14.993 mm (0.59020 ± 0.59027 in.)
Spring free lengthMinimum33.2 mm (1.307 in.)
1UZ±FE Engine:
Vane pump rotating torqueMaximum0.25 N´m (2.5 kgf´cm, 2.2 in.´lbf)
Oil clearance between pump shaft and bushing STD0.03 ± 0.05 mm (0.0012 ± 0.0020 in.)
Oil clearance between pump shaft and bushingMaximum0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Vane plate heightMinimum8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
Vane plate thickness Minimum1.77 mm (0.0697 in.)
Vane plate lengthMinimum14.97 mm (0.5894 in.)
Clearance between the rotor groove and plateMaximum0.035 mm (0.0014 in.)
Vane plate length Pump rotor and cam ring mark
NONE14.996 ± 14.998 mm (0.59039 ± 0.59047 in.)
114.994 ± 14.996 mm (0.59032 ± 0.59039 in.)
214.992 ± 14.994 mm (0.59024 ± 0.59032 in.)
314.990 ± 14.992 mm (0.59016 ± 0.59024 in.)
414.988 ± 14.990 mm (0.59008 ± 0.59016 in.)
Spring free lengthMinimum36.0 mm (1.42 in.)
POWER STEERING GEAR
Steering rack runout Maximum0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
Total preload (Control valve rotating torque)0.5 ± 1.7 N´m (4.7 ± 17.2 kgf´cm, 4.1 ± 14.9 in.´lbf)
PROGRESSIVE POWER STEERING (PPS)
PPS solenoid valve resistance6 ± 11 W

SR0DT±01
W01278
Vane Pump Shaft
Front Housing
Bushing
N00372
HeightThickness
Length
R10282
Feeler Gauge
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING VANE PUMP (2JZ±GE)
SR±23
2193 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. CHECK OIL CLEARANCE BETWEEN VANE PUMP
SHAFT AND BUSHING
Using a micrometer and caliper gauge, measure the oil clear-
ance.
Standard clearance:
0.03 ± 0.05 mm (0.0012 ± 0.0020 in.)
Maximum clearance: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If it is more than the maximum, replace the shaft and front hous-
ing.
2. INSPECT VANE PUMP ROTOR AND VANE PLATES
(a) Using a micrometer, measure the height, thickness and
length of the 10 plates.
Minimum height: 8.6 mm (0.339 in.)
Minimum thickness: 1.40 mm (0.0551 in.)
Minimum length: 14.99 mm (0.5902 in.)
(b) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between
the rotor groove and plate.
Maximum clearance: 0.033 mm (0.0013 in.)

SA0RM±01
F02337
HID Type Headlight:
Height Control Sensor LinkPS Gear
Assembly
Pressure Feed
and Return Tubes
Shock Absorber
Bracket
No.2 Lower Suspension Arm
Strut Bar Bracket
Brake Caliper
Stabilizer Bar Link No.1 Lower Suspension
Arm
Engine Under CoverDisc Clip

Gasket
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
59 (600, 44)
118 (1,200, 87)
: Specified torque

Non±reusable partN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
87 (890, 64)
172 (1,755, 127)

Cotter Pin55 (560, 43)
164 (1,690, 122)
162 (1,650, 119)
58 (590, 43)
152 (1,550, 112)
113 (1,150, 83)
35 (360, 26)
65 (660, 48)
Engine Under Cover
Rear RH
Engine Under Cover
Rear LH
157 (1,600, 116)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±29
2029 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS

SA0RN±01
F02311
F02312
SST
F02317
F02318
SA±30
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
2030 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 ENGINE UNDER COVERS
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and caliper.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09610±20012
5. HID TYPE HEADLIGHT:
DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK
FROM SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET
Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link
from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
6. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR LINK
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the stabilizer bar link
from the stabilizer bar.
Torque: 55 N´m (560 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the nut and stabilizer bar link.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)

F02399
FRONT
REARSA0R3±01
Z03382
SA3213
A
DB
C Front
SA±4
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2004 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Tire sizeFront*1 mm (in.)Rear*2 mm (in.)
P215/60R16 94V245 (9.63)226 (8.90)
225/55R16 94V240 (9.45)221 (8.70)
235/45ZR17238 (9.37)219 (8.62)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension
arm mounting bolt.
*
2: Rear measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the No.2 lower sus-
pension arm mounting bolt.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specification.
If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust
it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE
ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
Camber
Left±right error±0°16' ± 30' (±0.27° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Caster
Left±right error7°33' ± 30' (7.55° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Left±right error8°52' ± 30' (8.87°± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by adjusting
cam.
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0°09' ± 12' (0.15° ± 0.2°)
C ± D: 1.5 ± 2 mm (0.06 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe±in is not within the specification, adjust it at the tie rod
end.

SA0R4±01
SA3213
D AB
C Front
F03479
A
B
F02401
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA±7
2007 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page SA±4)
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE
ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber
Left±right error±0°47' ± 30' (±0.78° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0°08' ± 12' (0.13° ± 0.2°)
C ± D: 1.4 ± 2 mm (0.056 ± 0.08 in.)
5. ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE±IN
(a) Measure the lengths of the toe control link and No.2 lower
suspension arm, as shown in the illustration.
Length: A ± B = 4.0 mm (0.16 in.) or less
If they are not within the specifications, adjust the lengths of
them by turning the adjusting cam, as shown, until (A ± B) is less
than 4.0 mm (0.16 in.).
(b) Measure the camber and toe±in.
(c) Adjust the camber.
(1) Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of lower sus-
pension arm No.2.
(2) Turn the camber adjusting cam of lower suspension
arm No.2 and adjust camber.
HINT:
Camber changes about 5.0' (0.08°) with each graduation of the
cam.
(3) Torque the camber adjusting cam nut.
Torque: 110 N´m (1,120 kgf´cm, 81 ft´lbf)

SA0SI±01
F01983
64 (650, 47)
27 (280, 20)
18 (185, 13)


Shock Absorber
With Coil SpringWasher
Cushion
Suspension
Support
Upper Insulator
Collar
Cushion
Spring Bumper
Coil Spring
110 (1,120, 81)
110 (1,120, 81)HID Type Headlight:
Height Control
Sensor linkShock
Absorber No.2 Lower Suspension Arm
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part

110 (1,120, 81)
30 (305, 22)
Lower Cup
SA±86
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2086 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS