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)
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
