Lexus IS250 · Service Manual SUSPENSION & AXLE

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR

  1. C118911
    Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the front speed sensor.

    NOTICE:
    Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.


3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  1. C127363
    Remove the No. 1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.

    NOTICE:
    Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.


4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. F048238
    Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.


6. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

  1. C117479
    Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.


7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE

  1. F048241
    Remove the clip and nut.

  1. C127234E02
    Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.
    SST
    09628-00011  

    NOTICE:
    1. Use caution not to damage the steering knuckle because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
    2. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    3. Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.
    4. If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
    5. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.

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