2000 LEXUS GS400 parking brake

B01983
37 N´m
B01657
127 N´m127 N´m
MA01T±01
B01658
98 N´m
MA±8
± MAINTENANCEBODY
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BODY
INSPECTION
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Tighten these parts:

Front seat mounting bolts
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)

Front suspension member±to±body mounting nuts
Torque: 98 N´m (1,000 kgf´cm, 72 ft´lbf)

Rear suspension member±to±body mounting bolts
Torque: 127 N´m (1,300 kgf´cm, 94 ft´lbf)
2. BODY INSPECTION
(a) Check the body exterior for dents, scratches and rust.
(b) Check the underbody for rust and damage.
If necessary, replace or repair.
3. ROAD TEST
(a) Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
(b) Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one
side.
(c) Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.
(d) Do setting of the parking brake shoes and drum.
4. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:

Hood
Auxiliary catch operates properly
Hood locks securely when closed

Front and rear doors
Door locks operate properly
Doors close properly

Luggage compartment door
Door lock operates properly

Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any posi-
tion
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding±down rear seat backs lock securely

SS±54
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)Part tighten
N´mkgf´cmft´lbf
REAR
Hub nut1031,05076
Brake caliper x Axle carrier1041,06577
Axle carrier x Upper suspension arm1081,10080
Backing plate x Axle carrier5960043
Drive shaft x Axle hub2892,950213
No.2 lower suspension arm x Axle carrier11 01,12081
No.1 lower suspension arm x Axle carrier7576555
Drive shaft x Differential side gear shaft6869550
Differential drain plug4950039
Differential filler plug4950039
Differential mounting boltFront
Rear123
1421,250
1,45090
105
Ring gear set boltSee page SA±73
Companion flange lock nutSee page SA±73
Differential carrier retainer set bolt2222516
Differential carrier cover set bolt4747534
Breather plug2121015
Suspension support x Body Upper side
Lower side64
18650
18547
13
Piston rod x Suspension support2728020
Upper suspension arm x Body8890065
No.1 lower suspension arm x Body7576555
No.2 lower suspension arm x Stabilizer bar link x Height control sensor link3030522
No.2 lower suspension arm x Shock absorber11 01,12081
No.2 lower suspension arm x Body11 01,12081
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Toe control link5.45548 in.´lbf
Toe control link x Axle carrier5960044
Toe control link x Body5960044
Stabilizer bar x Stabilizer bar link6566048
Stabilizer bar bracket x Body1818513
ABS speed sensor x Axle carrier7.88069 in.´lbf
Parking brake cable x Backing plate7.88069 in.´lbf
Suspension member brace x Body5051037
Differential x Propeller shaft7980558
Oil deflector x Differential carrier cover7.07062 in.´lbf

SS062±07
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBRAKE
SS±55
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BRAKE
SERVICE DATA
Brake pedal height (from asphalt sheet)150.0 ± 160.0 mm (5.906 ± 6.299 in.)
Brake pedal freeplay0.2 ± 2.0 mm (0.008 ± 0.079 in.)
Brake pedal reserve distance at 490 N (50 kgf, 110.2 lbf)More than 93 mm (3.66 in.)
Front brake pad thickness STD11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
Front brake pad thickness Minimum1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Front brake disc thickness STD32.0 mm (1.260 in.)
Front brake disc thickness Minimum30.0 mm (1.181 in.)
Front brake disc runout Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Rear brake pad thickness STD10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Rear brake pad thickness Minimum1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Rear brake disc thickness STD12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Rear brake disc thickness Minimum10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Rear brake disc runout Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Rear brake disc inside diameter STD190 mm (7.48 in.)
Rear brake disc inside diameter Maximum191 mm (7.52 in.)
Parking brake shoe lining thickness for rear disc brake STD2.5 mm (0.098 in.)
Parking brake shoe lining thickness for rear disc brake Minimum1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel at 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf)7 ± 9 clicks
Parking brake clearance between rear shoe and leverLess than 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
Parking brake adjusting shim thickness for rear disc brake
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
0.9 mm (0.035 in.)

SS063±07
SS±56
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBRAKE
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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

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
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REAR AXLE CARRIER
COMPONENTS

SA0RZ±01
F02396
F02326
SA±44
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE CARRIER
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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)