2000 LEXUS GS400 torque

SA0RQ±01
F02338
Brake Caliper
Clip
Lower Ball Joint

Cotter Pin

Non±reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
162 (1,650, 119)
113 (1,150, 83)
87 (890, 64)
118 (1,200, 87)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA±35
2035 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
COMPONENTS

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)

SA0RS±01
Z06742
F03477
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA±37
2037 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times,
before installing the nut.
(b) Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
per 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Turning torque:
0.1 ± 3.0 N´m (1 ± 30 kgf´cm, 0.9 ± 26 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Check for unusual resistance or looseness as you turn the
torque wrench.

SA0RU±01
F02339
Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Link
Engine Under Cover
Rear RH
Engine Under CoverEngine Under Cover
Rear LH Bushing
Bracket113 (1,150, 83)
55 (560, 41)
: Specified torqueN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
28 (290, 21)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA±39
2039 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
COMPONENTS

F02400
SA1204
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA±5
2005 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
5. ADJUST CAMBER
HINT:

After adjusting the camber, inspect the caster and toe±in.

Try adjusting the camber to the center value of the specifi-
cation.
(a) Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of the lower sus-
pension arm.
(b) Turn the camber adjusting cam of the lower suspension
arm and adjust camber.
HINT:
Camber changes about 5' (0.08°) with each graduation of the
adjusting cam.
(c) Torque the camber adjusting cam nut of lower suspension
arm.
Torque: 172 N´m (1,755 kgf´cm, 127 ft´lbf)
6. ADJUST TOE±IN
(a) Remove the boot clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust
the toe±in.
HINT:

Try to adjust the toe±in to the center value.

Make sure that the lengths of the left and right rack ends
are same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

SA0RV±01
Z17089
Bushing
Stopper SA±40
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
2040 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
2. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts, disconnect the stabilizer bar
from the 2 stabilizer bar links.
Torque: 55 N´m (560 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 stabilizer bar brackets.
Torque: 28 N´m (290 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE BOTH BUSHINGS AND BRACKETS
HINT:
At the time of installation, install the bushing to the outside of
bushing stopper.
4. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS FROM
BOTH LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS
Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer bar links.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)

SA0RW±01
Z06737
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA±41
2041 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times be-
fore installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously one
turn per 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the
5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.05 ± 1.5 N´m (0.5 ± 15 kgf´cm, 0.4 ± 13 in.´lbf)

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