Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Service manual — part 279

SA0SU–01

F02385

F02386

F02387

SA–98

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

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REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

2.

REMOVE REAR FENDER APRON SEAL

3.

REMOVE NO.1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

Remove the 2 bolts, nuts, and No.1 lower suspension arm.

Torque: 75 N·m (765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf)

HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
4.

REMOVE NO.2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(a)

Halogen type headlight:
Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link
from the No.2 lower suspension arm.
Torque: 30 N·m (305 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)

(b)

HID type headlight:
Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link
and the height control link from the No.2 lower suspen-
sion arm.
Torque: 30 N·m (305 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)

(c)

Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the shock absorber
from the No.2 lower suspension arm.
Torque: 110 N·m (1,120 kgf·cm, 81 ft·lbf)

HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.