ect LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual

STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION
SA0WE±02
1. INSTALL BOTH SIDE CUSHIONS AND BRACKET
(a) Install the cushion so as to touch the line painted on thestabilizer bar.
HINT: Install the cushion to the outside of the line.
(b) Install the brackets.
2. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR Install the stabilizer bar with the brackets, cushions and bolts.
Torque: 28 N Vm (290 kgf Vcm, 21 ft Vlbf)
3. INSTALL BOTH SIDE STABILIZER BAR LINKS
Install the stabilizer bar links to the stabilizer bar and the No.2
lower suspension arm with the nuts.
Torque: 74 N Vm (750 kgf Vcm, 54 ft Vlbf)
4. CONNECT EXHAUST PIPE
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GENERAL INSPECTION
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1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pressure.Cold tire inflation pressure (SC400):
 

Tire size 


Front
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
 


Rear
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
 P225/55R16 93V 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
Cold tire inflation pressure (SC300):
 

Tire size 

Front
kPa (kg/cm2, psi) 

Rear
kPa (kg/cm2, psi) 

P215/60R15 94V
 

210 (2.1, 30)
 

210 (2.1, 30)
 P215/60R15 93V  
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout:
 SC400 Less then 1.4 mm (0.055 in.)
 SC300 Less then 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. ROTATING TIRESNOTICE: The wheel assemblies must be rotated only be-
tween the front and rear.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off±the±car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On±the±car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less
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4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORK PROPERLYwCheck for oil leak
w Check mounting busings for wear
w Bounce front and rear of the vehicle
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHTFront vehicle height (SC400):
 Tire size Front P225/55R16194.4 mm (7.654 in.)
Front vehicle height (SC300):
 Tire size Front P215/60R15190.4 mm (7.496 in.)
Measuring point:
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspen-
sion arm front mounting bolt.
NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust
the vehicle height to specification.
If the vehicle height is not standard, try to adjust it by pushing
down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE OR ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufactur-
er.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Specifications:
 

Camber
Left±right error 

0
01 ' + 45 '
30 ' or less
 

Caster
Left±right error256 ' + 45 '
30 ' or less
 


Steering axis inclination
Left±right error 


8
58 ' + 45 '
30 ' or less
If the steering axis inclination is not as specified, after camber
and caster have correctly adjusted, recheck the steering
knuckle front wheel for bearing or looseness.
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in (total): A + B 0.1  + 0.2 
C±D 1 + 2 mm (0.04 + 0.08 in.)
If toe±in is not within specification adjust by the tie rod end.
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(d) Tighten the tie rod end lock nut.
Torque: 56 NVm (570 kgf Vcm, 41 ft Vlbf)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and clip it.
HINT: Insure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE Wheel angle:
 

Inside wheel
 

37
04 '
(35 04 ' ~ 38 04 ')
 

Outside wheel
(reference) 

32
23 '
If wheel angle differ from the standard specifications, check
to see if the lengths of the left and right tie rods are the same.
HINT: If the tie rods lengths are not equal, the wheel angle
can not be adjusted properly.
Reinspect the toe±in after adjusting the tie rods lengths.
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA1A0±01
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHTRear vehicle height (SC400):
 Tire size Rear
 P225/55R16251.7 mm (9.909 in.)
Rear vehicle height (SC300):
 Tire size Rear
 P215/60R15247.7 mm (9.752 in.)
Measuring point:
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspen-
sion arm No.2 mounting bolt.
NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to spe\
cification.If the vehicle height is not standard, try to adjust it by pushing
down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE OR ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufactur-
er.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber:
 


Camber
Left±right error 


±0
553 ' + 45 '
30 ' or less
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in (total):
A+B 0.4 5 + 0.2 5
C±D 4.5 + 2 mm (0.18 + 0.08 in.)
5. ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE±IN
(a) Measure the length of the lower suspension arm No.1 and
No.2, as shown in the illustration.
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STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
REMOVAL
SA01Y±08
1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the brake caliper from thesteering knuckle.
(b) Hang up the brake caliper using wire, etc.
(c) Place matchmarks on the brake disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the 2 screws and remove the brake disc.
3. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the sensor from the steering
knuckle.
4. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing.
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5. CHECK AXLE HUB DEVIATIONUsing a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of
the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle hub.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
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7. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM U PPER
SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper
suspension arm.
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8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the lower suspension arm.
SST 09628±62011
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FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION
SA040±06
1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE TO UPPER BALL JOINT
(a) Install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm withthe nut.
Torque: 103 N Vm (1,050 kgf Vcm, 76 ft Vlbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
2. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Connect the steering knuckle to the lower suspension arm
with the nut.
Torque: 125 N Vm (1,270 kgf Vcm, 92 ft Vlbf)
(b) Install a new clip.
3. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 N Vm (500 kgf Vcm, 36 ft Vlbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
4. INSTALL FRONT BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the brake disc to the axle
hub with the 2 screws.
(b) Install the brake caliper to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 118 N Vm (1,200 kgf Vcm, 87 ft Vlbf)
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5. CONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR TO STEERINGKNUCKLE
Connect the sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque: 7.8 N Vm (80 kgf Vcm, 69 in. Vlbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE
Torque: 103 N Vm (1,050 kgf Vcm, 76 ft Vlbf)
7. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page SA±5)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
SA1A1±01
1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(See page SA±30)
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
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4. INSTALL HUB BOLT Install a washer and nut to the bolt, as shown in the illustra-
tion, and install a new hub bolt by torquing the nut.
5. INSTALL FRONT BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER (See page SA±36)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE
Torque: 103 N Vm (1,050 kgf Vcm, 76 ft Vlbf)
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