ABS LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Manual PDF

R08193
R12345
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA±55
2055 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(d) Mount the inboard joint in a soft jaw vise.
(e) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the inboard joint
cover from the inboard joint.
NOTICE:
Make sure the cage and inner race are not positioned too
much to one side of the outer race.
5. REMOVE BOOTS
Remove the inboard and outboard joint boots.
6. REMOVE NO.2 DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Mount the outboard joint in a soft jaw vise.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the No.2 dust deflector.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.

SA0S7±01
R12766
SST
SA0721
Matchmarks
SA1328
Narrow
Wide
SA0830
R 11111
SA±56
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
2056 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NEW NO.2 DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, install a new No.2 dust deflector.
SST 09309±36010, 09502±12010
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
2. ASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT
If the joint has come apart, reassemble it in the following order.
(a) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
HINT:
When the matchmarks have disappeared, do the following pro-
cedure.
(1) Install the inner race to the cage so that the in-
dented bevelled part of the inner race is on the op-
posite side to the bevelled top of the cage.
(2) Install the outer race so that the indented side of the
outer race is facing the same side as the bevelled
surface of the cage.
(3) Match the narrow projections of the inner race with
the wide projections of the outer race.
(b) Tilt the cage and inner race to the side and insert the balls
one by one.
NOTICE:
When the cage and inner race are tilted over, support the
joint with your hand to prevent the balls from falling out.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL NEW BOOTS AND NEW
BOOT CLAMPS
(a) Place 4 new boot clamps to each boots.
HINT:
Before installing the boots, wrap vinyl tape around the spline of
the shaft to prevent damaging the boots.
(b) Install the 2 boots to the drive shaft.

SA0S8±01
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA±59
2059 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±52).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±389)

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

SA0R5±03
F02340
Clip
Brake Caliper
ABS Speed Sensor
Hub Bolt
Disc
Steering Knuckle
Grease Cap
ABS Speed
Sensor Rotor
Snap Ring

Oil Seal
Brake Dust Cover
Axle Hub

Bearing

O±Ring
87 (890, 64)
118 (1,200, 87)
7.8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
113 (1,150, 83)199 (2,030, 147)
8.3 (85, 74 in.´lbf)



Non±reusable part: Specified torque
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±9
2009 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS

SA0SN±01
F01984
SST
F03481
Front
Outside
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±91
2091 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring
seat of the shock absorber.
(c) Install the spring bumper, lower cup, cushion, collar, up-
per insulator, suspension support, cushion and washer to
the shock absorber and temporarily tighten a new nut.
(d) Rotate the suspension support so that the rod and 1 of the
bolts on suspension support are aligned with lower shock
absorber as shown in the illustration.
(e) Remove the SST.
SST 09727±30021
HINT:
After removing the SST, recheck the direction of the suspension
support.

SA0SO±01
SA±92
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2092 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±87).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±7)

SA0SP±01
F03424
Upper Suspension Arm
64 (650, 47)
88 (900, 65)
18 (185, 13)
88 (900, 65)
Shock Absorber With
Coil Spring
Washer
Drive Shaft
Suspension Member Brace
110 (1,120, 81)
30 (305, 22)
289 (2,950, 213)
50 (510, 37)
X6
HID Type Headlight:
Height Control
Sensor Link
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
110 (1,120, 81)
110 (1,120, 81)
No.2 Lower Suspension Arm
83 (850, 61)
108 (1,100, 80)
75 (765, 55)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±93
2093 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS

SA0SQ±01
F02383
SST
F02384
SA±94
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
2094 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 DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA±52)
3. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER (See page SA±87)
4. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 108 N´m (1,100 kgf´cm, 80 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from
the axle carrier.
SST 09628±62011
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

Support the axle carrier.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts, washers and upper suspension
arm.
Torque: 88 N´m (900 kgf´cm, 65 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.

SA0SS±01
SA±96
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
2096 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±94).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SIGNAL (See page DI±389) AND REAR WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT (See page SA±7)