2000 LEXUS GS400 Service Repair Manual

SA0RX±01
SA±42
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
2042 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±40).

SA0RY±01
F03420
Washer
Suspension Member BraceBrake Caliper
Axle Carrier Assembly
Parking Brake
Cable
Parking Brake
Backing Plate Dust Deflector
Axle CarrierHub Bolt
Axle Hub
Snap Ring Disc
Lock Cap
289 (2,950, 213)
59 (600, 44)
75 (765, 55)
108 (1,100, 80)
104 (1,065, 77)Drive Shaft X6

Cotter Pin

Bearing
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non±reusable part
50 (510, 37)
83 (850, 61)
110 (1,120, 81)
7.8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
7.8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
59 (600, 43)
ABS Speed Sensor
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE CARRIER
SA±43
2043 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR AXLE CARRIER
COMPONENTS

SA0RZ±01
F02396
F02326
SA±44
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE CARRIER
2044 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 ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the axle hub.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
4. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Using a 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 the backlash exceeds the specified maximum, replace the
bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the specified maximum, replace the
axle hub.
5. INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Install the disc.
(b) Install the brake caliper and 2 bolts to the axle carrier.
Torque: 104 N´m (1,065 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
6. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA±52)
7. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC (See step 2)
8. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE
(See page BR±33)
9. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
10. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
AXLE CARRIER
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 108 N´m (1,100 kgf´cm, 80 ft´lbf)

F02383
SST
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE CARRIER
SA±45
2045 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(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 axle carrier.

SA0S0±04
F02397
F03451
SST
F01997
SST
SST
F03428
SA±46
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE CARRIER
2046 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. REMOVE AXLE HUB
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
(b) Mount the axle carrier in a vise.
HINT:
Use a set of soft jaws in the vise to protect the axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the vise too tight.
(c) Using SST, remove the axle hub from the axle carrier.
SST 09520±00031
(d) Remove the backing plate.
(e) Using SST, remove the bearing inner race from the axle
hub.
SST 09950±00020, 09950±60010 (09951±00480),
09950±40011 (09951±04020, 09952±04010,
09953±04030, 09954±04020, 09955±04041)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to the damage the axle hub.
3. REMOVE HUB BEARING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.

F01998
SST
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE CARRIER
SA±47
2047 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the
axle carrier.
SST 09950±60010 (09951±00650),
09950±70010 (09951±07100)

SA0S1±01
F02001
SST
SST
F02002
SST
SST
F02003
SST
SA±48
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE CARRIER
2048 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL HUB BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new hub bearing to the
axle carrier.
SST 09527±17011, 09950±60020 (09951±00810),
09950±70010 (09951±07100)
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring to the axle car-
rier.
2. INSTALL AXLE HUB
(a) Install the backing plate with the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 59 N´m (600 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub to the axle
carrier.
SST 09527±17011, 09950±60010 (09551±00650),
09950±70010 (09951±07100)
3. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector to the
axle carrier.
SST 09527±17011, 09950±60020 (09951±01030),
09950±70010 (09951±07100)
HINT:
Align the speed sensor installation hole of dust deflector and
that of axle carrier.

SA0S4±01
F03421
Suspension Member BraceDrive Shaft x6
Lock Cap
Outboard Joint with Driver Shaft
Cotter Pin

Boot Clamp

No.2 Dust Deflector
Inboard Joint End Cover

GasketWasher
289 (2,950, 213)
110 (1,120, 81)
75 (765, 55)

Boot Clamp
Boot

Snap Ring

Inboard Joint Cover

Boot Clamp
Boot Clamp
Boot
Inboard Joint
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non±reusable part
83 (850, 61)
50 (510, 37)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA±51
2051 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
COMPONENTS