does anyone have a manual? i need to know the torque setting for 3 nuts holding the top of strut tower, front and back.. i'm installing coilovers.. thx.

 

do you still need this info? if you can take a picture for me and have arrows pointing exactly where it is, i can look up my manual and let you know.

 

yes please, if you would. i already got the specs, but they are for is250 AWD. not sure if they are the same. thx.
front: 49ft.lbf
rear: 55ft.lbf

 

i'll look this up for you after work when i get home tonight.

 

here are the installation instructions typed word for word:

Installation
1. Temporarily Install Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (page SP-14)
(a) Install the front shock absorber with front coil spring on the vehicle by installing the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.
Torque: 67 N*m (683 kgf*cm, 49 ft.*lbf)

(b) Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle, and install the front shock absorber lower side on the front suspension lower arm.

(c) Temporarily install the nut while holding the bolt.

(d) Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)

(additional info on suspension repairs not listed)

1. Install Rear Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (page SP-46)
(a) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with rear coil spring with the 2 bolts.

(b) Install the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf)

(c) Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)

(d) Tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

(additional info on suspension repairs not listed)

note that the rear coilover sets have different torque specs, so be aware of this. please also note that these instructions are for the 2008 GS 450h (AWD torque specs may be different). hope this helps.

 

thx brotha!