Lexus IS250 · Service Manual SUSPENSION & AXLE

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

  1. C117359
    Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    HINT:
    Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.


3. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the clip and the nut.

  1. C105529E01
    Using SST, separate the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.
    SST
    09628-00011  

    NOTICE:
    1. Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
    2. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
    3. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    4. Do not damage the steering knuckle.


4. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY

  1. C117360E02
    Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link from the front lower suspension arm.


5. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  1. C117358E02
    Loosen the nut while holding the bolt.

    NOTICE:
    Do not remove the bolt.

  1. Separate the lower part of the front shock absorber from the front lower suspension arm.


6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

  1. C117360E01
    Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer link assembly LH.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.


7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

  1. C104394E02
    Support the front suspension crossmember with a transmission jack.

    NOTICE:
    Be sure to place a wooden block between the front suspension crossmember and transmission jack.

  1. C117262
    Remove the 2 bolts from the front lower ball joint.

  1. C117263
    Loosen the nut of the lower No. 2 arm bracket assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Do not remove the nut.

  1. C117265
    Remove the bolt, washer, and nut on the front of the front lower suspension arm.

  1. C104396E01
    Remove the 4 bolts, side rail plate, and front lower suspension arm with the lower No. 2 arm bracket assembly.


9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

  1. C101043E03
    Fix the front lower suspension arm in a vise using aluminium plates.

  1. Remove the clip and castle nut.

  1. Use SST to remove the front lower ball joint from the front lower suspension arm.

    SST
    09950-40011   (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not damage the front lower suspension arm.
    2. Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boots.


10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 ARM BRACKET ASSEMBLY

  1. C104397E01
    Remove the nut, washer, and lower No. 2 arm bracket assembly from the front lower suspension arm.

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