Lexus IS250 · Service Manual SUSPENSION & AXLE

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

  1. C104507
    Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the load sensing valve sensor bracket and stabilizer link assembly.


3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

  1. C102816E02
    Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.
    SST
    09930-00010  

    NOTICE:
    Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  1. Remove the rear axle shaft nut.


4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  1. G032829
    Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

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

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


5. REMOVE REAR DISC

  1. F045499E07
    Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

  1. Remove the read disc.


6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

  1. C101201J02
    Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.

    NOTICE:
    1. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
    2. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.


7. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING

  1. C104639E01
    Using SST, remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe return spring.
    SST
    09703-30011  


8. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING

  1. C104640E01
    Using SST, remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe return spring.
    SST
    09703-30011  


9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET

  1. G033601
    Slide the parking brake shoe, and remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw set.


10. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY

  1. C107309E02
    Using SST, remove the No. 1 shoe hold down spring cup, No. 1 compression spring and No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin.
    SST
    09718-00010  

  1. Remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly.

    HINT:
    Use the service hole to retain the No. 1 hold down spring pin with your finger.


11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY

  1. G032834E01
    Using SST, remove the No. 1 shoe hold down spring cup, No. 1 compression spring and No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin.
    SST
    09718-00010  

  1. Remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly.

    HINT:
    Use the service hole to retain the No. 1 hold down spring pin with your finger.


12. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER

  1. C126986
    Remove the parking brake shoe lever.


13. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

  1. G032828
    Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.


14. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.

  1. C104831E02
    Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    SST
    09628-00011  

    NOTICE:
    1. Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier 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 rear axle carrier spacer.
    4. If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
    5. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.


15. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

  1. Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear can be removed.

    HINT:
    Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage to the rear axle carrier.

  1. C104512
    Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and separate the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.


16. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

  1. C104514E02
    Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Turn the bolt while holding the nut.


17. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

  1. C104515E03
    Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Turn the bolt while holding the nut.


18. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the nut from the toe control link sub-assembly.

  1. C103050E03
    Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    SST
    09628-00011  

    NOTICE:
    1. Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier 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 rear axle carrier spacer.
    4. If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
    5. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.


19. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

  1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle assembly.

    NOTICE:
    1. Be careful not to damage the boot.
    2. Use wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.


20. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

  1. F048365
    Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.


21. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

  1. Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.

  1. F048366E01
    Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  1. C117625E01
    Remove the 2 nuts, parking brake anchor block, cable support bracket and parking brake plate.

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