Page 714 of 1111
± PREPARATIONSUSPENSION AND AXLE
PP±69
121 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
09628±10011Ball Joint PullerFront wheel hub bolt
Rear wheel hub bolt
09628±62011Ball Joint PullerFront suspension
Rear axle
Rear suspension
09710±30050Suspension Arm Bushing ReplacerRear differential
09726±12023Lower Suspension Arm Bushing
Remover & ReplacerRear drive shaft
(09726±01031)Spacer
09727±30021Coil Spring CompressorFront suspension
Rear suspension
09950±00020Bearing RemoverRear axle
Rear differential
09950±40011Puller B SetFront axle
Rear axle
Rear differential
(09951±04020)Hanger 200
(09952±04010)Slide Arm
(09953±04020)Center Bolt 150
(09953±04030)Center Bolt 200
(09954±04020)Arm 100
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PP0T0±01
PP±90
± PREPARATIONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
142 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
EQUIPMENT
Torque wrench
Bolt: Length: 35 mm (1.38 in.) Pitch: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Diam: 6.0 mm (0.236 in.)Airbag disposal
Tire Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.) Inner diam: 360 mm (14.17 in.)Airbag disposal
Tire with disc wheel Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diam: 360 mm (14.17 in.)Airbag disposal
Vinyl bagAirbag disposal
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PP0O1±02
PP±92
± PREPARATIONBODY ELECTRICAL
144 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
09041±00030Torx Driver T30 .For removing and installing
steering wheel pad
09042±00010Torx Socket T30 .For removing and installing
steering wheel pad
09082±00040TOYOTA Electrical Tester.
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PP0TA±01
± PREPARATIONBODY
PP±97
149 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
EQUIPMENT
Clip remover
Torque wrench
Hexagon wrench (6 mm)
Torx driver
Hog ring pliers
Drill
Hand riveter
TapeTo avoid surface damage
Adhesive tapeTo avoid surface damage
Double±stick tape
Adhesive
Cleaner
Shop rag
Knife
Sealer gun
Brush
Putty spatula
Wooden block or similar objectFor tying both piano wire ends
Plastic sheetTo avoid surface damage
Rope (no projections, difficult to break)Seat belt pretensioner disposal
Tire Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diam: 360 mm (14.17 in.)Seat belt pretensioner disposal
Tire with disc wheel Width: 185mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diam 360 mm (14.17 in.)Seat belt pretensioner disposal
Vinyl bagSeat belt pretensioner disposal
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SS0C5±02
SS±42
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
198 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE DATA
Line pressure (Wheel locked)
Idling
D position
R position
Stall
D position
R position
395 ± 455 kPa (4.0 ± 4.6 kgf´cm2, 57 ± 65 psi)
0
1,200 ± 1,360 kPa (12.2 ± 13.8 kgf´cm
2, 174 ± 196 psi)
1,655 ± 1,960 kPa (16.9 ± 19.8 kgf´cm2, 240 ± 282 psi)
Engine stall revolution (D position)
1UZ±FE
2JZ±GE
2,250 ± 150 rpm
2,700 ± 150 rpm
Time lag N " D position
N " R positionLess than 1.2 seconds
Less than 1.5 seconds
Engine idle speed (N position and A/C OFF)
1UZ±FE
2JZ±GE
750 ± 50 rpm
700 ± 50 rpm
Drive plate runoutMax.
Torque converter clutch sleeve runout Max.
Torque converter clutch installation (Correct distance) 1UZ±FE
2JZ±GE0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
More than 17.1 mm (0.673 in.)
More than 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Extension housing oil seal drive in depth from flat end2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
Shift schedule (1UZ±FE / NORM and PWR mode)
Differential gear ratio 3.266
D, 4 position
(Throttle valve fully opened) 1 "2
2 " 3
3 " 4
4 " 5
5 " 4
4 " 3
3 " 2
2 " 1
(Throttle valve fully closed) 4 " 5
5 " 4
3 position
(Throttle valve fully opened) 1 " 2
2 " 3
4 " 3
3 " 2
2 " 1
2 position
(Throttle valve fully opened) 1 " 2
3 " 2
2 " 1
L position
(Throttle valve fully opened) 2 " 1
63 ± 73 km/h (39 ± 45 mph)
93 ± 105 km/h (58 ± 65 mph)
143 ± 161 km/h (89 ± 100 mph)
209 ± 230 km/h (130 ± 143 mph)
202 ± 218 km/h (126 ± 135 mph)
135 ± 148 km/h (84 ± 92 mph)
79 ± 87 km/h (49 ± 54 mph)
42 ± 49 km/h (26 ± 30 mph)
33 ± 39 km/h (21 ± 24 mph)
24 ± 30 km/h (15 ± 19 mph)
63 ± 73 km/h (39 ± 45 mph)
93 ± 105 km/h (58 ± 65 mph)
152 ± 167 km/h (94 ± 104 mph)
79 ± 87 km/h (49 ± 54 mph)
42 ± 49 km/h (26 ± 30 mph)
63 ± 73 km/h (39 ± 45 mph)
103 ± 111 km/h (64 ± 69 mph)
42 ± 49 km/h (26 ± 30 mph)
17 ± 23 km/h (11 ± 14 mph)
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SS0F9±01
SS±46
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
202 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Transmission output flange x Output shaft1261,28093
Extension housing x Transmission case3434525
Solenoid wiring clamp set bolt101007
Oil strainer x Valve body101007
Oil pan x Transmission case7.47565 in.´lbf
Drain plug2020515
Shift solenoid valve SLU and SLN lock plate set bolt101007
Shift solenoid valve SLT lock plate set bolt101007
Shift solenoid valve x Valve body101007
Valve body x Transmission case101007
Shift lever assembly x Body8.38574 in.´lbf
Control shaft x Control lever131289
Shift lock control unit assembly x Shift lever plate2.02017 in.´lbf
Shift lever housing set bolt and nut3.94035 in.´lbf
Exhaust manifold with TWC set nut 2JZ±GE3940029
Heated oxygen sensor x Front exhaust pipe4445033
Front floor center brace x Body7.47565 in.´lbf
Front exhaust pipe x Exhaust manifold 2JZ±GE4445033
Front exhaust pipe x Front TWC 1UZ±FE4445033
Front TWC x Exhaust manifold 1UZ±FE6263046
Pipe support bracket x Transmission4445033
Center exhaust pipe x Tail pipe4445033
Front exhaust pipe x Center exhaust pipe4445033
Heat insulator x Body5.45548 in.´lbf
Shift control rod x Shift lever assembly131309
Oil cooler pipe union nut4445033
Oil cooler pipe clamp set bolt5.45548 in.´lbf
Flywheel housing under cover x Transmission housing 1UZ±FE1818513
Torque converter clutch x Drive plate4849035
Engine rear mounting x Body2627020
Starter x Transmission 2JZ±GE3738027
Transmission x Engine 17 mm head
14 mm head72
37730
38053
27
Drive plate x Crankshaft8385061
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SS0FD±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±49
205 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflation
pressure
(GS 400)
Tire size
225/55R16 94V *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
235/45ZR17 *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2
or bar, 32 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
290 kPa (2.9 kgf/cm2 or bar, 42 psi)
290 kPa (2.9 kgf/cm2 or bar, 42 psi)
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
(GS 300)
Tire size
P215/60R16 94V *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
225/55R16 94V *1Front
*1Rear
*2Front
*2Rear
210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar, 30 psi)
210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar, 30 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 44 psi)
Vehicle height
P215/60R16 *3Front
*4Rear
225/55R16 *3Front
*4Rear
235/45ZR17 *3Front
*4Rear
243 mm (9.63 in.)
226 mm (8.90 in.)
240 mm (9.45 in.)
221 mm (8.70 in.)
238 mm (9.37 in.)
219 mm (8.62 in.)
Camber
Left±right error±0°16' ± 30' (±0.27° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Front wheel
alignmentCaster
Left±right error7°33' ± 30' (7.55° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Left±right error8°52' ± 30' (8.87° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Toe±in (total)
Rack end length difference0°09' ± 12' (0.15° ± 0.2°, 1.5 ± 2 mm, 0.06 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wheel angle Inside wheel
Outside wheel: Reference38°51' (36°51' - 39°51')
38.85° (36.85° - 39.85°)
32°05'
32.08°
Rear wheel
Camber
Left±right error±0°47' ± 30' (±0.78° ± 0.5°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Rear wheel
alignment
Toe±in (total)
Link and arm length difference0°08' ± 12' (0.13° ± 0.2°, 1.4 ± 2 mm, 0.056 ± 0.08 in.)
4.0 mm (0.16 in.) or less
FtlWheel bearing backlash0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Front axleAxle hub deviation0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
*1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*
2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
*
3: Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*
4: Measure from the ground to the center of the No.2 lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
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SS±50
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
206 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
Upper ball joint turning torque1.0 ± 3.4 N´m (10 ± 35 kgf´cm, 9 ± 30 in.´lbf)
Ft iLower ball joint turning torque0.1 ± 2.0 N´m (1 ± 20 kgf´cm, 0.9 ± 17 in.´lbf)Front suspensionLower ball joint excessive play0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque0.05 ± 1.5 N´m (0.5 ± 15 kgf´cm, 0.4 ± 13 in.´lbf)
RlWheel bearing backlash0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Rear axleAxle hub deviation0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Rear drive shaftDrive shaft length RH
LH598.5 mm (23.563 in.)
553.5 mm (21.791 in.)
Upper ball joint turning torque1.0 ± 3.4 N´m (10 ± 35 kgf´cm, 9 ± 30 in.´lbf)
Rear suspensionToe control link ball joint turning torque1.0 ± 2.5 N´m (10 ± 25 kgf´cm, 9 ± 22 in.´lbf)Rear sus ension
Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque0.05 ± 1.0 N´m (0.5 ± 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 ± 9 in.´lbf)
Drive pinion shaft runout Maximum0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Ring gear runout Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Ring gear backlash Maximum0.08 ± 0.13 mm (0.0031 ± 0.0051 in.)
Drive pinion bearing (at starting) New bearing
Reused bearing1.5 ± 1.8 N´m (15 ± 18 kgf´cm, 13.0 ± 15.6 in.´lbf)
0.5 ± 0.8 N´m (5 ± 8 kgf´cm, 4.3 ± 6.9 in.´lbf)
Total preload (at starting)Drive pinion preload plus
0.5 ± 0.8 N´m (5 ± 8 kgf´cm, 4.3 ± 6.9 in.´lbf)
Rear differentialPinion gear backlash Maximum0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)Rear differential
Pinion gear backlash adjusting thrust washer
1.50 mm (0.059 in.)
1.55 mm (0.061 in.)
1.60 mm (0.063 in.)
1.65 mm (0.065 in.)
1.70 mm (0.067 in.)
1.75 mm (0.069 in.)
1.80 mm (0.071 in.)
1.85 mm (0.073 in.)
1.90 mm (0.075 in.)