SA0S5±03
F02394
Matchmarks
F03449
Matchmarks
SA±52
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
2052 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Remove the 2 bolts and suspension member brace.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK CAP AND LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With depressing the brake pedal, remove the nut.
Torque: 289 N´m (2,950 kgf´cm, 213 ft´lbf)
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and lower sus-
pension arm.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the No.2 lower sus-
pension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 110 N´m (1,120 kgf´cm, 81 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the No.1 lower sus-
pension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 75 N´m (765 kgf´cm, 55 ft´lbf)
(d) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not punch to mark the matchmarks. Use paint etc.
(e) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon
bolts and 2 washers with depressing the brake pedal.
Torque: 83 N´m (850 kgf´cm, 61 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, apply a light coat of engine oil on the
threads of the bolts.
(f) Hold the inboard joint side of the drive shaft so that the
outboard joint side does not bend too much.
SA0SC±01
F02394
Matchmarks
F03449
Matchmarks
F02353
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA±65
2065 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE
(See page EM±97 or EM±120)
2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR±4)
3. DISCONNECT REAR DRIVE SHAFTS
(a) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and lower sus-
pension arm.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the No.2 lower sus-
pension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 110 N´m (1,120 kgf´cm, 81 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the No.1 lower sus-
pension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 75 N´m (765 kgf´cm, 55 ft´lbf)
(d) Place matchmarks on the 2 drive shafts and side gear
shafts.
NOTICE:
Do not punch to mark the matchmarks. Use paint etc.
(e) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon
bolts and 2 washers with depressing the brake pedal.
Torque: 83 N´m (850 kgf´cm, 61 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, apply a light coat of engine oil on the
threads of the bolts.
(f) Disconnect the drive shafts from the differential carrier.
4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Support the differential carrier with a jack.
(b) Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 hexagon
bolts
Torque: 142 N´m (1,450 kgf´cm, 105 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and lower mount stoppers.
Torque: 123 N´m (1,250 kgf´cm, 90 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the differential.
