2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual REPLACEMENT 
HINT: 
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.  
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.  
1.REMOVE FRONT WHEELS  
2.REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH 
a. Remove th

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 18: Removing Absorber Control Actuator 
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4.REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY FRONT LH  
5.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
a. Support the s

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 19: Separating Front Stabilizer Link Assy LH 
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6.REMOVE PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSY 
a. Remove the cover and disconnect the conn

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 20: Disconnecting Air Tube From Pneumatic Front LH W/Shock Absorber Cylinder 
Assy 
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c. Remove the pneumatic front LH w/shock absorber cylinder assy l

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 21: Removing Pneumatic Front LH W/Shock Absorber Cylinder Assy Lower Side Nut 
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d. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the pneumatic front LH w/sho

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 22: Removing Nuts On Upper Side Of Pneumatic Front LH W/Shock Absorber Cylinder 
Assy 
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e. Let it down slowly to remove the bolt and the pneumatic fro

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 23: Inspecting Pneumatic Cylinder Assy Operation 
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b. Check that there is a difference in the damping force when the rod is positioned as shown.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 24: Checking Difference In Damping Force 
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9.INSTALL O-RING 
a. Install the 2 O-rings and connector No. 2.  
10.TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PNEUMATIC FRONT LH