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SS0F4±03
SS±58
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSTEERING
214 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
STEERING COLUMN
Steering wheel pad set screw (Torx screw)8.89078 in.´lbf
Steering wheel set nut3536026
Intermediate shaft assembly x Control valve shaft3536026
No.2 intermediate shaft assembly x Intermediate shaft assembly3536026
Column assembly set nut2526019
No.2 intermediate shaft assembly x Main shaft3536026
Column tube support set bolt2020415
Tilt slider assembly set bolt2323017
POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
2JZ±GE Engine:
Union bolt4950036
Pump assembly set bolt5859043
Vane pump pulley set nut4344032
Front housing x Rear housing2424017
Oil reservoir set bolt Front131309
Rear2424017
Solenoid valve x Front housing51 (69)524 (700)38 (51)
1UZ±FE Engine:
Union bolt4950036
Pump assembly set bolt4344032
Pump assembly set nut4344032
Vane pump pulley set nut4344032
Front housing x Rear bracket3940029
Suction port union set bolt131309
Air control valve2930022
Solenoid valve x Front housing51 (69)524 (700)38 (51)
POWER STEERING GEAR
Intermediate shaft assembly x Control valve shaft3536026
Pressure feed and return tube set union bolt4243031
PS gear assembly set bolt6566048
Tube clamp set bolt55548 in.´lbf
Turn pressure tube20 (25)203 (250)15 (18)
Tie rod end Lock nut5556041
Rack end x Steering rack76 (103)770 (1,050)56 (76)
Rack guide spring cap lock nut51 (69)521 (700)38 (51)
Rack guide spring cap2525018
Control valve assembly set bolt1818513
Bearing guide nut2525018
Cylinder end stopper5960043
( ): For use without SST
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SR0E7±01
F02565
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR±57
2227 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL GROMMET AND BRACKET
2. INSTALL PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Torque the 4 gear assembly set bolts.
Torque: 65 N´m (660 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connector.
3. 2JZ±GE Engine:
CONNECT TUBE CLAMP
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 5 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. 1UZ±FE Engine:
CONNECT 2 TUBE CLAMPS
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 5 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
5. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(See page SR±17)
6. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES
(a) Pressure feed tube:
Torque the union bolt over a new gaskets.
Torque: 42 N´m (430 kgf´cm, 31 ft´lbf)
(b) Return tube:
Torque the union bolt with a new gasket on each side of
the tube.
Torque: 42 N´m (430 kgf´cm, 31 ft´lbf)
7. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(See page SA±9)
8. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT
AHEAD
HINT:
Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
9. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
(See page SR±17)
10. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering column
main shaft.
(b) Temporarily tighten the wheel set nut.
(c) Connect the connector.
11. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(See page SR±3)
12. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
13. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
(See page SR±17)
15. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page SA±4)
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SA0R6±01
F02311
R11097
F02313
SST
SA±10
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2010 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 BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB
DEVIATION
(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 blacklash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
5. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the upper side of the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper
suspension arm.
SST 09610±20012
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SA0RA±01
F02311
R05811
SST
R05812
Washer SA±16
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
2016 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the brake caliper from the
steering knuckle.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628±10011
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install a washer and nut to the bolt, as shown in the il-
lustration.
(b) Turn the wheel nut to pull the hub bolt until the underside
of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.
5. INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Install the disc.
(b) Install the brake caliper and 2 bolts to the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
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SA0RC±01
F02311
F02313
SST
F02398
SA±18
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2018 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 from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor wire harness.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from
the steering knuckle.
SST 09610±20012
5. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR FROM STABILIZER
BAR LINK
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the stabilizer bar from
the stabilizer bar link
Torque: 55 N´m (560 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)
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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.
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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)
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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)