2000 LEXUS GS400 ABS

SA0R9±01
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±15
2015 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±10).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±389) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)

SA0RB±03
F02335
Suspension
Support No.2
Spring Bumper
Coil Spring Suspension Support
No.1
Shock Absorber
With Coil Spring
Upper Suspension
Arm
Stabilizer Bar ABS Speed Sensor
Shock AbsorberClip
27 (280, 20)

56 (570, 41)
5.0 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
7.8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)87 (890, 64)
O±Ring

Non±reusable part: Specified torque
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)

157 (1,600, 116)
55 (560, 41)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±17
2017 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

SA0RC±01
F02311
F02313
SST
F02398
SA±18
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2018 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 from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor wire harness.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 N´m (890 kgf´cm, 64 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from
the steering knuckle.
SST 09610±20012
5. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR FROM STABILIZER
BAR LINK
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the stabilizer bar from
the stabilizer bar link
Torque: 55 N´m (560 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)

F02315
F02320
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±19
2019 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the shock ab-
sorber from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 157 N´m (1,600 kgf´cm, 116 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
(b) Loosen the piston rod lock nut.
NOTICE:
Do not remove it.
Torque: 27 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber and suspension
support No.1 from the body.
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)

R07928
F04238
16 inch wheel
17 inch wheelApprox. 25 mm (0.984 in.)
Approx. 25 mm (0.984 in.)
R11097
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
SA±3
2003 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the off±the±car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the on±the±car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less
NOTICE:

Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat
position shown in the illustration.

Push the balance weight securely with a finger to ad-
here it to the position.
(Pushing force: 10 kgf/more than 2 secs.)

After cleaning the surface which the balance weight
will be adhered to of dirt, oil and water with a cleaning
detergent, adhere the balance weight to the surface.

Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.

Do not use the once used balance weight.

Please use the TOYOTA genuine sticking type bal-
ance weight.
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS AND
EXCESSIVE PLAY (See page SA±34)
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

Check for oil leak

Check mounting bushings for wear

Bounce front and rear of the vehicle

SA0RD±01
W00593
SST SA±20
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2020 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Remove the piston rod lock nut.
(c) Remove these parts from the shock absorber:

Suspension support No.2

Spring bumper

Coil spring

SA0RE±01
W00277
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±21
2021 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA±22.

SA0RF±01
F03480
SA±22
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2022 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
(a) Place the shock absorber horizontally to prevent the oil
from coming out.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole on the top of the shell as shown
to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly up when drilling.