2003 LEXUS LS430 lock

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 the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.
Fig. 17: Removing Front Shock Absorber Cap LH

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3.REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Turn the absorber control actuator counter clockwise 40° and remove it in an upward direction.

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 suspension lower arm with a jack using a wood block to avoid damage.
b. Remove the nut and washer and separate the stabilizer link assy LH.

Fig. 25: Installing Pneumatic Front LH W/Shock Absorber Cylinder Assy Temporarily
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b. Jack up the suspension lower arm assy slowly using a wood block to avoid damage.
c. Install the suspension support and pneumatic front LH w/shock absorber cylinder with 3 nuts.
Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)

Fig. 28: Checking Rod Position
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b. Install the absorber control actuator to the pneumatic front LH w/shock absorber cylinder assy.
c. Until a response is felt, turn the absorber control actuator clockwise approx. 40°.
d. Connect the connector.

Fig. 30: Installing Front Shock Absorber Cap LH
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15.STABILIZE SUSPENSION
a. Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
b. Jack down the vehicle slowly until all the tires are on the ground.
c. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
d. Remove the front wheels.
e. Jack up the suspension lower arm using a wood block to avoid damage.
16.FULLY TIGHTEN PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSY
a. Fully tighten the pneumatic front LH w/shock absorber cylinder assy lower side bolt.
Torque: 157 N.m (1,600 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf)

Fig. 32: Disposing Of Pneumatic Front LH W/Shock Absorber Cylinder Assy
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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.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
a. Support the suspension lower arm with a jack using a wood block to avoid damage.
b. Remove nut and washer and separate the stabilizer link assy LH.

Fig. 34: Separating Steering Knuckle LH
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4.REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Loosen the lock nut.

Fig. 35: Loosening Lock Nut
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b. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring lower side nut.