2000 LEXUS GS400 sensor

SA0S6±01
R05813
R00195
R11083Matchmarks
R00191
SST SA±54
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
2054 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check that operation of the joint is smooth within the slid-
ing region in the axial direction.
HINT:
If a large angle is used for the cross±groove type joint, the joint
will feel like it is catching, but this does not indicate an abnormal-
ity.
(b) Check that the boots are not cracked, damaged or leak-
ing.
(c) Check that there are no scratches on the speed sensor
rotor.
2. REMOVE END COVER
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the end cover.
(b) Use bolts, nuts and washers to keep the inboard joint to-
gether.
NOTICE:
Tighten the bolt by hand to avoid scratching the flange sur-
face.
3. REMOVE BOOT CLAMPS
Using a side cutter or pliers, remove the 4 boot clamps.
4. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT
(a) Place matchmarks on the inboard joint and drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not puch the marks.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(c) Using SST, an extension bar and a press, press out the
inboard joint from the drive shaft.
SST 09726±12023 (09726±01031)

R08193
R12345
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA±55
2055 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(d) Mount the inboard joint in a soft jaw vise.
(e) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the inboard joint
cover from the inboard joint.
NOTICE:
Make sure the cage and inner race are not positioned too
much to one side of the outer race.
5. REMOVE BOOTS
Remove the inboard and outboard joint boots.
6. REMOVE NO.2 DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Mount the outboard joint in a soft jaw vise.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the No.2 dust deflector.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.

SA0S7±01
R12766
SST
SA0721
Matchmarks
SA1328
Narrow
Wide
SA0830
R 11111
SA±56
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
2056 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NEW NO.2 DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, install a new No.2 dust deflector.
SST 09309±36010, 09502±12010
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
2. ASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT
If the joint has come apart, reassemble it in the following order.
(a) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
HINT:
When the matchmarks have disappeared, do the following pro-
cedure.
(1) Install the inner race to the cage so that the in-
dented bevelled part of the inner race is on the op-
posite side to the bevelled top of the cage.
(2) Install the outer race so that the indented side of the
outer race is facing the same side as the bevelled
surface of the cage.
(3) Match the narrow projections of the inner race with
the wide projections of the outer race.
(b) Tilt the cage and inner race to the side and insert the balls
one by one.
NOTICE:
When the cage and inner race are tilted over, support the
joint with your hand to prevent the balls from falling out.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL NEW BOOTS AND NEW
BOOT CLAMPS
(a) Place 4 new boot clamps to each boots.
HINT:
Before installing the boots, wrap vinyl tape around the spline of
the shaft to prevent damaging the boots.
(b) Install the 2 boots to the drive shaft.

SA0S8±01
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA±59
2059 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±52).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±389)

SA0SI±01
F01983
64 (650, 47)
27 (280, 20)
18 (185, 13)


Shock Absorber
With Coil SpringWasher
Cushion
Suspension
Support
Upper Insulator
Collar
Cushion
Spring Bumper
Coil Spring
110 (1,120, 81)
110 (1,120, 81)HID Type Headlight:
Height Control
Sensor linkShock
Absorber No.2 Lower Suspension Arm
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part

110 (1,120, 81)
30 (305, 22)
Lower Cup
SA±86
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2086 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

SA0R5±03
F02340
Clip
Brake Caliper
ABS Speed Sensor
Hub Bolt
Disc
Steering Knuckle
Grease Cap
ABS Speed
Sensor Rotor
Snap Ring

Oil Seal
Brake Dust Cover
Axle Hub

Bearing

O±Ring
87 (890, 64)
118 (1,200, 87)
7.8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
113 (1,150, 83)199 (2,030, 147)
8.3 (85, 74 in.´lbf)



Non±reusable part: Specified torque
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±9
2009 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS

SA0SP±01
F03424
Upper Suspension Arm
64 (650, 47)
88 (900, 65)
18 (185, 13)
88 (900, 65)
Shock Absorber With
Coil Spring
Washer
Drive Shaft
Suspension Member Brace
110 (1,120, 81)
30 (305, 22)
289 (2,950, 213)
50 (510, 37)
X6
HID Type Headlight:
Height Control
Sensor Link
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
110 (1,120, 81)
110 (1,120, 81)
No.2 Lower Suspension Arm
83 (850, 61)
108 (1,100, 80)
75 (765, 55)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±93
2093 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS

SA0ST±01
F03426
Fender Apron Seal
No.2 Lower
Suspension Arm
HID Type Headlight:
Height Control
Sensor Link
110 (1,120, 81)
30 (305, 22)
110 (1,120, 81)
110 (1,120, 81)
No.1 Lower Suspension Arm
75 (765, 55)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
75 (765, 55)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±97
2097 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS