Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 579

SA0EH–01

W03205

SST

W03206

SST

20

°

2 mm (0.08 in.)

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

SA–35

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REPLACEMENT

1.

REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING

Using SST and a press, remove the bushing.

SST

09649–17010, 09710–04081

2.

INSTALL LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING

Using SST and a press, install a new bushing.

SST

09238–47012, 09649–17010

HINT:
Install the bushing before, and set it in the direction, as shown
in the illustration,

SA0EI–01

SA–36

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

SA–34

).

AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 

SA–4

)

SA0EJ–03

W03478

W03478

w/ ELECTRONIC MODULATED
SUSPENSION

w/ ELECTRONIC
MODULATED
SUSPENSION

   49 (500, 36)
* 36 (365, 26)

80 (820, 59)

14 (140, 9)

80 (820, 59)

211 (2,150, 156)

39 (400, 29)

7.8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)

49 (500, 36)

294 (3,000, 217)

127 (1,300, 94)

206 (2,100, 152)

206 (2,100, 152)

127 (1,300, 94)

123 (1,250, 90)

107 (1,090, 79)

29 (300, 90)

Clip

206 (2,100, 152)

Absorber Control
Sub–wire Harness

Shock 
Absorber
Cap

Suspension
Support No.2

Suspension Support

Spring Bumper

Lower
Insulator

Bearing

Spring
Upper
Seat

Upper
Insulator

Coil Spring

Stabilizer
Bar Link

Shock Absorber
with Coil Spring

Front Drive Shaft

Tie Rod End

Shock 
Absorber

ABS Speed Sensor

Lock Cap

Dust 
Deflector

ABS Speed Sensor
Wire Harness

Brake Caliper

Cotter Pin

Cotter Pin

Lower Ball Joint

Bushing

Lower Suspension Arm

Lower Suspension
Bushing Stopper

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

Non– reusable part
For use with SST

*

Cotter Pin

Disc

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

SA–37

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

COMPONENTS

SA0EK–01

R08859

SST

SA–38

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(See page 

SA–9

)

2.

REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.

(b)

Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(c)

Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST

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