Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 548

SA07T–07

F14058

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

Lower Suspension
Bushing Stopper

Lower Suspension Arm

Lower Ball Joint

127 (1,300, 94)

206 (2,100, 152)

206 (2,100, 152)

206 (2,100, 152)

127 (1,300, 94)

SA–32

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

COMPONENTS

SA07U–06

F02225

F02678

F02679

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

SA–33

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REMOVAL

1.

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

2.

DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
LOWER BALL JOINT

Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.

Torque: 127 N·m (1,300 kgf·cm, 94 ft·lbf)

3.

REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the lower suspen-
sion arm.
Torque: 206 N·m (2,100 kgf·cm, 152 ft·lbf)

(b)

Remove the bolt and nut on the rear side of the lower sus-
pension arm.
Torque: 206 N·m (2,100 kgf·cm, 152 ft·lbf)

(c)

Remove the lower suspension arm.

(d)

Remove the lower suspension arm bushing stopper from
the lower suspension arm.

SA07W–06

SA–34

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA–33).
HINT:
After installation, check the front wheel alignment (See page SA–4).

SA07X–10

F14059

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

z

Non–reusable part

Drive Shaft

Lower
Suspension Arm

z

Cotter Pin

Lower Ball Joint

ABS Speed Sensor

z

Cotter Pin

z

Cotter Pin

z

Dust Deflector

Front Shock Absorber

Tie Rod End

8.0 (82, 71 in.·lbf)

49 (500, 36)

107 (1,090, 79)

123 (1,250, 90)

127 (1,300, 94)

294 (3,000, 217)

210 (2,150, 155)

Steering Knuckle
with Axle Hub

Lock Cap

Disc

Brake Caliper

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

SA–35

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

COMPONENTS