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D01052
D01044
D01002
D01053
D01004
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (1UZ±FE)
AT±35
1983 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
6. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 2 nuts, 3 bolts and 2 heat insulators.
7. REMOVE BOLT AND FILLER PIPE
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used O±ring with a new one.
8. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR±4)
9. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL ROD
Remove the nut and disconnect the rod.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
10. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
(a) Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission.
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil cooler pipe.
(b) Disconnect the 3 set bolts of the clamp.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(c) Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.
11. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-
ING BOLT
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
Torque: 18 N´m (185 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
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BE0FZ±08
I04195
I04196
6
I04197
BE±250
± BODY ELECTRICALHORN SYSTEM
2551 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT HORN SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the negative (±) terminal from the battery.
(b) Remove the left and right covers from the steering wheel.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 bolts.
(d) Pull up the horn pad and place it on the steering column,
as shown.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the connector from the horn pad.
(e) Disconnect the connector from the slip ring.
(f) Check that no continuity exists between terminal 6 of the
connector and body ground.
(g) Check that continuity exists between terminal 6 of the
connector and body ground when the horn contact plate
is pressed against the steering spoke assembly.
If continuity is not as specified, repair or replace the steering
wheel or wire harness as necessary.
(h) Install the horn pad in place and using a torx socket
wrench, torque the 2 bolts.
Torque:
7.1 N´m (72 kgf´cm, 62 in.´lbf)
(i) Install the left and right covers.
(j) Connect the negative (±) terminal to the battery.
2. INSPECT HORN OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal
and negative (±) lead to the horn body and check that the horn
blows.
If operation is not as specified, replace the horn.
3. INSPECT HORN SWITCH CIRCUIT
(See page DI±806)
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W00744
± BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
BR±17
2125 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
10. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) Press in the pistons with a hammer handle or similar im-
plement.
HINT:
If the pistons are difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the pistons while letting some brake fluid escape.
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
12. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
13. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE
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BR0JS±06
F01639
BR±28
± BRAKEREAR BRAKE CALIPER
2136 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the union bolt and gasket from the caliper, then discon-
nect the flexible hose from the caliper. Use a container to catch
brake fluid as it drains out.
Torque: 30 N´m (310 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the cali-
per.
3. REMOVE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 104 N´m (1,065 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the caliper.
4. REMOVE BRAKE PADS (See page BR±25)
(a) Remove the anti±squeal spring.
(b) Remove the clip and pad guide pin.
(c) Remove the 2 pads with the 4 anti±squeal shims.
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BR0JY±03
F01647
F01648
F01649
F01650
F01651
BR±34
± BRAKEPARKING BRAKE
2142 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the disc brake
assembly.
Torque: 104 N´m (1,065 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
(b) Suspend the disc brake securely and so the hose is not
stretched.
3. REMOVE DISC
(a) Release the parking brake pedal.
(b) Place matchmarks on the disc and rear axle hub.
(c) Remove the disc.
HINT:
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjust-
er until the wheel turns freely.
If there are no matchmarks, temporarily install the disc,
then measure the disc runout and install the disc in posi-
tion (See page BR±30).
4. REMOVE SHOE RETURN SPRINGS
Using needle±nose pliers, remove the 2 shoe return springs.
5. REMOVE SHOE STRUT WITH SPRING
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, install the strut with the spring facing
forward.
6. REMOVE FRONT SHOE AND ADJUSTER
(a) Slide out the front shoe and remove the shoe adjuster.
(b) Disconnect the tension spring and remove the front shoe.
(c) Remove the 2 cups, shoe hold±down spring and pin.
7. REMOVE REAR SHOE AND TENSION SPRING
(a) Slide out the rear shoe.
(b) Remove the tension spring from the rear shoe.
(c) Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking
brake shoe lever.
(d) Remove the 2 cups, shoe hold±down spring and pin.
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BR0K2±06
F02814
F02815
BR±58
± BRAKEFRONT SPEED SENSOR
2166 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the resin clip and 2 clamp bolts holding the sen-
sor harness to the body.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (51 kgf´cm, 44 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and speed sensor from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
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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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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