torque LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

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

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.

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)

SA0RI±03
F02336
Suspension Support
No.1
Shock Absorber
With Coil Spring
Upper Suspension Arm
ABS Speed Sensor
Stabilizer BarO±Ring
7.8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
87 (890, 64)
5.0 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
53 (540, 39)
Clip


: Specified torque

Non±reusable partN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
157 (1,600, 116)
55 (560, 43)
56 (570, 41)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±25
2025 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS

SA0RJ±01
F02316
SA±26
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
2026 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 SHOCK ABSORBER
(See page SA±18)
3. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 53 N´m (540 kgf´cm, 39 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.

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)