tire size LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

SS0FD±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±49
205 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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.

H02586Weight
y
x y
R04211
Inner Diam.
Tires
(3 or More)Width
H0257810 m (33 ft) or more
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS±23
2254 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(f) Cover steering wheel pad with cardboard box or tires.

Covering method using cardboard box:
Cover the steering wheel pad with the cardboard
box and weight the cardboard box down in 4 places
with at least 190 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
Size of cardboard box:
Must exceed the following dimensions:
x=460 mm (18.11 in.)
When dimension of the cardboard box exceeds the di-
ameter of the disc wheel with tire which the steering
wheel pad is tied to±
x=460 mm (18.11 in.) + width of tire
y= 650 mm (25.59 in.)
NOTICE:
If a cardboard box smaller than the specified size is used,
the cardboard box will be broken by the shock from the air-
bag deployment.

Covering method using tires:
Place at least 3 tires without disc wheel on top of the
disc wheel with tire to which the steering wheel pad
is tied.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions±
Width: 185 mm (7.87 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:
Do not use tires with disc wheels.
NOTICE:
The tires may be marked by the airbag deployment, so use
the redundant tires.
(g) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(±) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around
the disc wheel which the steering wheel pad is tied
to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.

AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
H02596
AB0158
SSTBattery RS±34
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
2265 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(b) Fix the front passenger airbag assembly.
(1) Use a service±purpose wire harness tie down the
front passenger airbag assembly.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in2 or more)
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:
Square = 3.14 x (Diameter)
2
divided by 4
CAUTION:
If a wire harness which is too thin or some other thing is
used to tie down the front passenger airbag assembly it
may be snapped by the shock when the airbag is deployed.
This is highly dangerous. Always use a wire harness for ve-
hicle use which is at least 1.25 mm
2 (0.0019 in2).
(2) Wind the wire harness around the mount brackets.
(3) Position the front passenger airbag assembly in-
side the tire with the airbag deployment side facing
inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions±
Width 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:

Make sure the wire harness is tight. It is very danger-
ous when a loose wire harness results in the front
passenger airbag assembly coming free due to the
shock from the airbag deploying.

Always tie down the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment side facing inside.
NOTICE:
The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so use
the spare tire.
(c) Check functioning of SST.
(See page RS±17)
SST 09082±00700, 09082±00760
(d) Install the SST.
Connect the SST connector to the front passenger airbag
assembly connector.
SST 09082±00700, 09082±00760
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.

AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
H00549
H00548
H02607
RS±46
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
2277 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(c) Using a service±purpose wire harness, tie down the side
airbag assembly to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in2. or more)
CAUTION:
If a wire harness which is too thin or some other thing is
used to tie down the side airbag assembly, it may be
snapped by the shock when the airbag is deployed. This is
highly dangerous. Always use a wire harness for vehicle
use which is at least 1.25 mm
2 (0.0019 in2.).
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section±
Square = 3.14 x (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
(1) Install the 2 nuts to the side airbag assembly.
(2) Wind the wire harness around the stud bolts of the
side airbag assembly as shown in the illustration.
(3) Position the side airbag assembly inside the tire
with the airbag deployment direction facing inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions±
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:

Make sure the wire harness is tight. It is very danger-
ous when a loose wire harness results in the side air-
bag assembly coming free due to the shock from the
airbag deploying.

SA0R2±01
R03031
R13504
SA±2
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
2002 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pres-
sure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
(GS 400)
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
225/55R16 94V*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2290 (2.9, 42)
*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2290 (2.9, 42)
235/45ZR17*1230 (2.3, 33)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1230 (2.3, 33)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
(GS 300)
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
P215/60R16 94V*1210 (2.1, 30)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1210 (2.1, 30)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
225/55R16 94V*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*
2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.

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.