steering LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Owner's Guide

PP0O8±02
± PREPARATIONSTEERING
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SSM (Special Service Materials)
08833±00080Adhesive 1344
THREE BOND 1344
LOCTITE 242 or equivalentPS gear

PP0UD±01
± PREPARATIONSFI (2JZ±GE)
PP±9
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SFI (2JZ±GE)
SST (Special Service Tools)
09205±76030Cylinder Head Setting Bolt
Tightening AdaptorECT sensor
09268±41047Injection Measuring Tool Set
(09268±41110)Adaptor
(09268±41300)Clamp
(09268±52011)Injection Measuring Attachment
09268±45014EFI Fuel Pressure Gauge
(09268±41190)Adaptor
(90405±06167)I Union
09612±24014Steering Gear Housing Overhaul
Tool Set
(09617±24011)Steering Rack WrenchFuel pressure pulsation damper
09631±22020Power Steering Hose Nut
14 x 17 mm Wrench SetFuel line flare nut
09816±30010Oil Pressure Switch SocketKnock sensor

PP0O1±02
PP±92
± PREPARATIONBODY ELECTRICAL
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RECOMMENDED TOOLS
09041±00030Torx Driver T30 .For removing and installing
steering wheel pad
09042±00010Torx Socket T30 .For removing and installing
steering wheel pad
09082±00040TOYOTA Electrical Tester.

SS0FD±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflation
pressure
(GS 400)
Tire size
225/55R16 94V *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
235/45ZR17 *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2
or bar, 32 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
290 kPa (2.9 kgf/cm2 or bar, 42 psi)
290 kPa (2.9 kgf/cm2 or bar, 42 psi)
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
(GS 300)
Tire size
P215/60R16 94V *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
225/55R16 94V *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar, 30 psi)
210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar, 30 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
Vehicle height
P215/60R16 *3Front
*4Rear
225/55R16 *3Front
*4Rear
235/45ZR17 *3Front
*4Rear
243 mm (9.63 in.)
226 mm (8.90 in.)
240 mm (9.45 in.)
221 mm (8.70 in.)
238 mm (9.37 in.)
219 mm (8.62 in.)
Camber
Left±right error±0°16' ± 30' (±0.27° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Front wheel
alignmentCaster
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
Toe±in (total)
Rack end length difference0°09' ± 12' (0.15° ± 0.2°, 1.5 ± 2 mm, 0.06 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wheel angle Inside wheel
Outside wheel: Reference38°51' (36°51' - 39°51')
38.85° (36.85° - 39.85°)
32°05'
32.08°
Rear wheel
Camber
Left±right error±0°47' ± 30' (±0.78° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Rear wheel
alignment
Toe±in (total)
Link and arm length difference0°08' ± 12' (0.13° ± 0.2°, 1.4 ± 2 mm, 0.056 ± 0.08 in.)
4.0 mm (0.16 in.) or less
FtlWheel bearing backlash0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Front axleAxle hub deviation0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
*1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*
2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
*
3: Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*
4: Measure from the ground to the center of the No.2 lower suspension arm mounting bolt.

SS0FE±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
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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

SS063±07
SS±56
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBRAKE
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Brake line union nut1515511
Hydraulic brake booster clevis lock nut2526019
Hydraulic brake booster x Pedal bracket131309
Bleeder plug1111 08
Parking brake pedal assembly x Body131309
Front brake caliper installation bolt3435025
Front disc brake caliper x Flexible hose3031022
Front disc brake torque plate x Steering knuckle11 81,20087
Rear disc brake caliper x Flexible hose3031022
Rear disc brake caliper x Rear axle carrier1041,06577
Reservoir set screw1.717.515.2 in.´lbf
Oil pressure sensor x Hydraulic brake booster8183060
Accumulator x Booster pump motor5455036
Front speed sensor installation bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
Front speed sensor harness clamp bolt5.05144 in.´lbf
Rear speed sensor installation bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
Rear speed sensor harness x Body5.55649 in.´lbf
Rear speed sensor harness x Toe control arm5.05144 in.´lbf
Rear seatback x Body1818513

SS0F3±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSTEERING
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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

SS0F4±03
SS±58
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSTEERING
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
STEERING COLUMN
Steering wheel pad set screw (Torx screw)8.89078 in.´lbf
Steering wheel set nut3536026
Intermediate shaft assembly x Control valve shaft3536026
No.2 intermediate shaft assembly x Intermediate shaft assembly3536026
Column assembly set nut2526019
No.2 intermediate shaft assembly x Main shaft3536026
Column tube support set bolt2020415
Tilt slider assembly set bolt2323017
POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
2JZ±GE Engine:
Union bolt4950036
Pump assembly set bolt5859043
Vane pump pulley set nut4344032
Front housing x Rear housing2424017
Oil reservoir set bolt Front131309
Rear2424017
Solenoid valve x Front housing51 (69)524 (700)38 (51)
1UZ±FE Engine:
Union bolt4950036
Pump assembly set bolt4344032
Pump assembly set nut4344032
Vane pump pulley set nut4344032
Front housing x Rear bracket3940029
Suction port union set bolt131309
Air control valve2930022
Solenoid valve x Front housing51 (69)524 (700)38 (51)
POWER STEERING GEAR
Intermediate shaft assembly x Control valve shaft3536026
Pressure feed and return tube set union bolt4243031
PS gear assembly set bolt6566048
Tube clamp set bolt55548 in.´lbf
Turn pressure tube20 (25)203 (250)15 (18)
Tie rod end Lock nut5556041
Rack end x Steering rack76 (103)770 (1,050)56 (76)
Rack guide spring cap lock nut51 (69)521 (700)38 (51)
Rack guide spring cap2525018
Control valve assembly set bolt1818513
Bearing guide nut2525018
Cylinder end stopper5960043
( ): For use without SST

SS0FC±03
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SS±59
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Steering wheel3536026
Steering wheel pad7.17263 in.´lbf
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel5.65749 in.´lbf
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel reinforcement2020515
Seatback assembly x Seat adjuster6162245
Seat cushion assembly x Seat adjuster1919414
Front seat x body3737527
Front seat outer belt x Front seat4243031
Airbag sensor assembly2020014
Front airbag sensor2020014
Side airbag sensor assembly2020014

± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBODY
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) INSTRUMENT PANEL
±±±
Steering wheel nut3536026
Front passenger airbag assembly x reinforcement5.65750 in.´lbf
FRONT SEAT±±±
Side airbag assembly x Seatback frame5.45548 in.´lbf
Seat x Body3737527
Seatback x Seat adjuster6162245
Seat cushion x Seat adjuster1919414
REAR SEAT±±±
Seatback x Body1818513
SEAT BELT±±±
Front Seat Belt:±±±
Adjustable anchor x Body4243031
Shoulder anchor x Adjustable anchor4243031
Outer belt x Front seat4243031
Retractor x Body Upper Bolt:7.57666 in.´lbf
Lower Bolt:4243031
Inner belt x Seat4243031
Rear Seat Belt:±±±
Floor anchor x Body4243031
Inner belt x Body4243031
Retractor x Body4243031
Tether anchor x Body2020414