2003 LEXUS LS430 replacement

Fig. 3: Identifying Front Suspension Components & Replacements (1 Of 4)
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Fig. 4: Identifying Front Suspension Components & Replacements (2 Of 4)
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Fig. 5: Identifying Front Suspension Components & Replacements (3 Of 4)
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Fig. 6: Identifying Front Suspension Components & Replacements (4 Of 4)
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ADJUSTMENT
1.INSPECT TIRE (See INSPECTION
)
2.MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height:

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. 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. 46: Disposing Shock Absorber Assy Front LH
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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 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
a. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the skid control sensor wire.

Fig. 47: Separating Skid Control Sensor Wire
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3.REMOVE PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSY (AIR
SUSPENSION) (See REPLACEMENT
)
4.REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (COIL SPRING) (See
REPLACEMENT
)
5.SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE LH
a. Remove the clip and castle nut.
b. Using SST, separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle LH.
SST 09628-62011