2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 33: Separating Front Stabilizer Link Assy LH 
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3.SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE LH 
a. Remove the clip and castle nut.  
b. Using SST, separate the upper b

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 34: Separating Steering Knuckle LH 
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4.REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
a. Loosen the lock nut.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 35: Loosening Lock Nut 
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b. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring lower side nut.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 36: Removing Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Lower Side Nut 
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c. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil sprin

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 37: Removing Nuts On Upper Side Of Front Shock Absorber 
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d. Let it down slowly to remove the bolt and front shock absorber with coil spring.  
5.REMO

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 38: Removing Shock Absorber Assy Front LH 
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6.INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH 
a. Compress and extend the shock absorber rod 4 times or more. 
Th

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 39: Inspecting Shock Absorber Assy Front LH 
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7.INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH 
a. Using SST, compress the front coil spring LH. 
SST 09727-3002

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 40: Compressing Front Coil Spring LH Using SST 
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b. Install the front coil spring LH to the shock absorber assy front LH. 
HINT: 
Fit the lower end of