2000 LEXUS GS400 torque

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)

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

SA0S5±03
F02394
Matchmarks
F03449
Matchmarks
SA±52
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
2052 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 SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Remove the 2 bolts and suspension member brace.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK CAP AND LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With depressing the brake pedal, remove the nut.
Torque: 289 N´m (2,950 kgf´cm, 213 ft´lbf)
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and lower sus-
pension arm.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the No.2 lower sus-
pension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 110 N´m (1,120 kgf´cm, 81 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the No.1 lower sus-
pension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 75 N´m (765 kgf´cm, 55 ft´lbf)
(d) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not punch to mark the matchmarks. Use paint etc.
(e) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon
bolts and 2 washers with depressing the brake pedal.
Torque: 83 N´m (850 kgf´cm, 61 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, apply a light coat of engine oil on the
threads of the bolts.
(f) Hold the inboard joint side of the drive shaft so that the
outboard joint side does not bend too much.

SA0S9±01
F03422
Suspension Member Brace Differential Side Gear ShiftDrive Shaft Washer
 Cotter Pin  Snap Ring
 Oil Seal
6
83 (850, 61)
78 (765, 55)
110 (1,120, 81)
Lock Cap
Non±reusable part: Specified torque
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
50 (510, 37)
289 (2,950, 213)
SA±60
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
2060 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
COMPONENTS

R08549
Less than 5 mm (0.20 in.) SA±62
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
2062 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
9. FILL AND CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 39 ft´lbf)
Oil grade: Hypoid gear oil API GL±5
Viscosity:
Above ±18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W±90 or 80W
Capacity: 1.35 liters (1.43 US qts, 1.19 lmp qts)

SA0SB±03
37 (375, 27)
F03423
142 (1,450, 105)
110 (1,120, 80)
123 (1,250, 90)
7.4 (75, 65 in.´lbf)
Upper Mount Stopper
Differential
Washer
Lower Mount Stopper
Suspension Member Brace
Propeller Shaft
Heat Insulator
Front Floor Center Brace Heat Insulator
6
: Specified torque
 Non±reusable part
6
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
83 (850, 61)
50 (510, 37)
75 (765, 55)
79 (805, 58)
79 (805, 58)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
Exhaust Pipe
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA±63
2063 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
COMPONENTS

F01950
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
 Non±reusable part Gasket
Pinion Gear Shaft
Thrust Washer
Pinion Gear
Straight Pin
Side Gear
Thrust Washer

See page SA±73
X10
 Adjusting Washer
Outer Race
Drive Pinion Rear Bearing
Drive Pinion
Ring Gear
Differential CaseSide Bearing
Outer Race
Side Bearing
Drain Plug
49 (500, 39)
Breather Plug
21 (210, 15)
X8
47 (475, 34)
Differential
Carrier Cover49 (500, 39)
X8
Filler Plug
 Gasket

Companion Flange
 Dust Deflector
 Oil Seal
Drive Pinion Front BearingOuter Race
 Spacer
Adjust Plate
Washer
 O±Ring
Differential Carrier Retainer
X8
22 (225, 16)
 Oil Seal
 Dust Cover
 Snap Ring
Side Gear Shaft

Precoated part
See page SA±73
Oil SlingerOil Deflector
7.0 (70, 62 in.´lbf)
SA±64
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
2064 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)