2000 LEXUS GS400 wheel

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.

R07928
F04238
16 inch wheel
17 inch wheelApprox. 25 mm (0.984 in.)
Approx. 25 mm (0.984 in.)
R11097
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
SA±3
2003 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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
NOTICE:

Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat
position shown in the illustration.

Push the balance weight securely with a finger to ad-
here it to the position.
(Pushing force: 10 kgf/more than 2 secs.)

After cleaning the surface which the balance weight
will be adhered to of dirt, oil and water with a cleaning
detergent, adhere the balance weight to the surface.

Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.

Do not use the once used balance weight.

Please use the TOYOTA genuine sticking type bal-
ance weight.
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in the 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 LOOSENESS AND
EXCESSIVE PLAY (See page SA±34)
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

Check for oil leak

Check mounting bushings for wear

Bounce front and rear of the vehicle

SA0RH±01
SA±24
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2024 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order or removal (See page SA±18).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±389) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)

SA0RJ±01
F02316
SA±26
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
2026 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
(See page SA±18)
3. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 53 N´m (540 kgf´cm, 39 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.

SA0RL±01
SA±28
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
2028 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±26).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR (See page DI±389) AND FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)

SA0RN±01
F02311
F02312
SST
F02317
F02318
SA±30
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
2030 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and caliper.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09610±20012
5. HID TYPE HEADLIGHT:
DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK
FROM SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET
Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link
from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
6. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR LINK
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the stabilizer bar link
from the stabilizer bar.
Torque: 55 N´m (560 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the nut and stabilizer bar link.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)

SA0RO±01
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±33
2033 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±30).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±389) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)

SA0RR±01
F02311
W00285
SST
R05802
SST SA±36
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
2036 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and caliper.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM LOWER BALL
JOINT
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the lower ball
joint.
SST 09610±20012
4. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 162 N´m (1,650 kgf´cm, 119 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628±62011
5. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts and lower ball joint.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)