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SS063±07
SS±56
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBRAKE
212 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Brake line union nut1515511
Hydraulic brake booster clevis lock nut2526019
Hydraulic brake booster x Pedal bracket131309
Bleeder plug1111 08
Parking brake pedal assembly x Body131309
Front brake caliper installation bolt3435025
Front disc brake caliper x Flexible hose3031022
Front disc brake torque plate x Steering knuckle11 81,20087
Rear disc brake caliper x Flexible hose3031022
Rear disc brake caliper x Rear axle carrier1041,06577
Reservoir set screw1.717.515.2 in.´lbf
Oil pressure sensor x Hydraulic brake booster8183060
Accumulator x Booster pump motor5455036
Front speed sensor installation bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
Front speed sensor harness clamp bolt5.05144 in.´lbf
Rear speed sensor installation bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
Rear speed sensor harness x Body5.55649 in.´lbf
Rear speed sensor harness x Toe control arm5.05144 in.´lbf
Rear seatback x Body1818513
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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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SA0R7±05
R05806
R11093
SST
R11078
SST SA±12
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2012 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE FRONT HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap from the steering
knuckle.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LOCK NUT AND ABS
SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
(a) Clamp the axle hub in a soft jaw vise.
HINT:
Close vise until it holds hub bolt. Do not tighten further.
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the
lock nut.
(c) Using a 36 mm socket wrench, remove the lock nut.
(d) Remove the ABS speed sensor rotor.
NOTICE:
Take care not to scratch the serrations of the sensor rotor.
3. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and shift the brake dust cover toward
the outside.
(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09950±40011 (09951±04020, 09952±04010,
09953±04020, 09954±04010, 09955±04051,
09957±04010, 09958±04011)
4. REMOVE INNER RACE (OUTSIDE) FROM AXLE HUB
Using SST, remove the inner race from the axle hub.
SST 09950±40011 (09951±04020, 09952±04010,
09953±04020, 09954±04010, 09955±04061,
09957±04010, 09958±04011)
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SA0R8±01
W00274
SST
SST
R06214
SST
R08018
SST
SST SA±14
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2014 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new bearing to steering
knuckle.
SST 09309±36010, 09950±60020 (09951±00720),
09950±70010 (09951±07150)
NOTICE:
If the inner race and balls come loose from the bearing out-
er race, make sure to install them on the same side as be-
fore.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
2. INSTALL OIL SEAL
(a) Install the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal until it is
flush with the end surface of the steering knuckle.
SST 09608±32010
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Install the brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with
the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
(b) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub to the steering
knuckle.
SST 09316±60011 (09316±00011, 09316±00071),
09608±32010
4. INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the serrations of the sensor rotor.
5. INSTALL AXLE HUB LOCK NUT
(a) Install a new axle hub lock nut.
Torque: 199 N´m (2,030 kgf´cm, 147 ft´lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
6. INSTALL FRONT HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install the grease cap to the
steering knuckle.
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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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SA0RM±01
F02337
HID Type Headlight:
Height Control Sensor LinkPS Gear
Assembly
Pressure Feed
and Return Tubes
Shock Absorber
Bracket
No.2 Lower Suspension Arm
Strut Bar Bracket
Brake Caliper
Stabilizer Bar Link No.1 Lower Suspension
Arm
Engine Under CoverDisc Clip
Gasket
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
59 (600, 44)
118 (1,200, 87)
: Specified torque
Non±reusable partN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
87 (890, 64)
172 (1,755, 127)
Cotter Pin55 (560, 43)
164 (1,690, 122)
162 (1,650, 119)
58 (590, 43)
152 (1,550, 112)
113 (1,150, 83)
35 (360, 26)
65 (660, 48)
Engine Under Cover
Rear RH
Engine Under Cover
Rear LH
157 (1,600, 116)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±29
2029 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS
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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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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