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MA001±07
± MAINTENANCEOUTSIDE VEHICLE
MA±1
44 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES
Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.
Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.
Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).
Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.
Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. If necessary, adjust.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
3. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary, tighten them.
4. TIRE ROTATION
Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
5. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean. If necessary, replace.
6. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
7. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors and the tailgate operate smoothly, and that all latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.
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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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F02558
SR0DJ±01
F02559
F03673
PPS Solenoid
Connector
2JZ±GE:
1UZ±FE:PPS Solenoid
Connector
SR±8
± STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
2178 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad. (See page SR±11)
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 7 N´m (70 kgf´cm, 61 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
(e) Disconnect the PPS solenoid connector.
(f) Measure the steering effort in both directions and check
that the steering effort exceeds the reference value in (d),
and that the power assist is operating. If steering effort is
not heavier than (d), check the solenoid.
HINT:
Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consider-
ation before making your diagnosis.
(g) Connect the connector.
(h) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(i) Install the steering wheel pad.
(See page SR±17)
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SA0R2±01
R03031
R13504
SA±2
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
2002 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pres-
sure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
(GS 400)
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
225/55R16 94V*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2290 (2.9, 42)
*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2290 (2.9, 42)
235/45ZR17*1230 (2.3, 33)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1230 (2.3, 33)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
(GS 300)
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
P215/60R16 94V*1210 (2.1, 30)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1210 (2.1, 30)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
225/55R16 94V*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1220 (2.2, 32)
*2300 (3.0, 44)
*1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*
2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.