Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual - part 265

SA0RX–01

SA–42

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT STABILIZER BAR

2042

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

SA–40

).

SA0RY–01

F03420

Washer

Suspension Member Brace

Brake Caliper

Axle Carrier Assembly

Parking Brake
Cable

Parking Brake

Backing Plate

Dust Deflector

Axle Carrier

Hub Bolt

Axle Hub

Snap Ring 

Disc

Lock Cap

289 (2,950, 213)

59 (600, 44)

75 (765, 55)

108 (1,100, 80)

104 (1,065, 77)

Drive Shaft

X6

 Cotter Pin

 Bearing

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

 Non–reusable part

50 (510, 37)

83 (850, 61)

110 (1,120, 81)

7.8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)

7.8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)

59 (600, 43)

ABS Speed Sensor

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE CARRIER

SA–43

2043

REAR AXLE CARRIER

COMPONENTS

SA0RZ–01

F02396

F02326

SA–44

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE CARRIER

2044

REMOVAL

1.

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

2.

REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 7.8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

3.

REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the axle hub.

(b)

Support the brake caliper securely.

(c)

Remove the disc.

4.

CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION

(a)

Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the backlash exceeds the specified maximum, replace the
bearing.
(b)

Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)

If the deviation exceeds the specified maximum, replace the
axle hub.
5.

INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER

(a)

Install the disc.

(b)

Install the brake caliper and 2 bolts to the axle carrier.
Torque: 104 N·m (1,065 kgf·cm, 77 ft·lbf)

6.

REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT (See page 

SA–52

)

7.

REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC (See step 2)

8.

REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE 
(See page 

BR–33

)

9.

DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE

Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.

Torque: 7.8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

10.

DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
AXLE CARRIER

(a)

Remove the nut.
Torque: 108 N·m (1,100 kgf·cm, 80 ft·lbf)

F02383

SST

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE CARRIER

SA–45

2045

(b)

Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from
the axle carrier.
SST

09628–62011

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

Support the axle carrier.

(c)

Remove the axle carrier.