Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Service manual — part 263

SA0RS–01

Z06742

F03477

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

SA–37

2037

INSPECTION

INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a)

As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times,
before installing the nut.

(b)

Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
per 2–4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Turning torque:
0.1 – 3.0 N·m (1 – 30 kgf·cm, 0.9 – 26 in.·lbf)

HINT:
Check for unusual resistance or looseness as you turn the
torque wrench.

SA0RT–01

SA–38

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

2038

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page

SA–36

).

AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page

SA–4

)

SA0RU–01

F02339

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar Link

Engine Under Cover
Rear RH

Engine Under Cover

Engine Under Cover
Rear LH

Bushing

Bracket

113 (1,150, 83)

55 (560, 41)

: Specified torque

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

28 (290, 21)

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT STABILIZER BAR

SA–39

2039

FRONT STABILIZER BAR

COMPONENTS

F02399

FRONT

REAR

SA0R3–01

Z03382

SA3213

A

D

B

C

Front

SA–4

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

2004

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

INSPECTION

1.

MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

Tire size

Front*

1

mm (in.)

Rear*

2

mm (in.)

P215/60R16 94V

245 (9.63)

226 (8.90)

225/55R16 94V

240 (9.45)

221 (8.70)

235/45ZR17

238 (9.37)

219 (8.62)

*

1

: Front measuring point

Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension
arm mounting bolt.
*

2

: Rear measuring point

Measure from the ground to the center of the No.2 lower sus-
pension arm mounting bolt.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specification.
If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust
it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

2.

INSTALL CAMBER–CASTER–KINGPIN GAUGE
ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER

Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3.

INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION

Camber

Left–right error

–0

°

16’

±

30’ (–0.27

°

±

0.5

°

)

30’ (0.5

°

) or less

Caster

Left–right error

7

°33

’

±

30’ (7.55

°

±

0.5

°

)

30’ (0.5

°

) or less

Steering axis inclination

Left–right error

8

°

52’

±

30’ (8.87

°±

0.5

°

)

30’ (0.5

°

) or less

If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by adjusting
cam.

4.

INSPECT TOE–IN

Toe–in

(total)

A + B: 0

°

09’

±

12’ (0.15

°

±

0.2

°

)

C – D: 1.5

±

2 mm (0.06

±

0.08 in.)

If the toe–in is not within the specification, adjust it at the tie rod
end.