Suspension Torque specs
1. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
3. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)
4. INSTALL UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ AVS)
5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY
6. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
8. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEELTorque: 103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf **
10. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
- Install the front coil spring insulator lower to the front shock absorber so that both of the recessed parts are aligned.
Text in Illustration *aRecessed Part
- Using SST, compress the front coil spring.SST09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) NOTICE
o not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST. HINT:The front coil spring can also be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor.
- Install the front coil spring so that the end comes to the stepped portion of the spring lower seat.
Text in Illustration *1Spring Lower Seat
- Install the front spring bumper on the front suspension support sub-assembly.
Text in Illustration *1Bolt*2Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly*3Front Spring Bumper*4Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator*5Cutout
- Align the bolt of the front suspension support sub-assembly and the cutout of the front coil spring insulator upper, and install the front coil spring insulator upper on the front suspension support sub-assembly.
- Align the width across flat of the piston rod end and front suspension support sub-assembly to install the front shock absorber.
- Temporarily tighten a new lock nut to the front shock absorber.
- Adjust the front suspension support sub-assembly so that the bolts come to the positions as shown in the illustration, and remove the SST from the front coil spring.Text in Illustration *aOutside of the Vehicle[img]file:///D:/LEXUS/Manual/rm2010e/repair2/img/v100136.png[/img]Front of the VehicleNOTICE:
- Do not use an impact wrench.
- Make sure that the width across flat on the piston rod end is located parallel to the shock absorber bush.
- Make sure of the direction of the front suspension support sub-assembly when removing the SST.
2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Install the front shock absorber with front coil spring on the vehicle by tightening the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.Torque: 67 N*m{ 683 kgf*cm , 49 ft.*lbf **
- Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle, and install the front shock absorber lower side on the front suspension lower arm.
- Temporarily tighten the nut while holding the bolt.
- Tighten a new lock nut.Torque: 28 N*m{ 286 kgf*cm , 21 ft.*lbf **
3. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)
- Check that the control rod of the front shock absorber is in the position shown in the illustration.Text in Illustration *a40°NOTICE:If the control rod is not in the position shown in the illustration, turn the control rod to adjust the position before installing the absorber control actuator.
- Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket.
Text in Illustration *A2WD*BAWD*a40°--
- Turn the actuator clockwise 40° until a click is felt.NOTICE:
- Before turning the actuator, make sure to check that the actuator output shaft and control rod are securely connected.
- Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.
- Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
4. INSTALL UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ AVS)
- Connect the connector.
- Install the upper shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.Torque: 20 N*m{ 200 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf **
5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY
- Install the steering knuckle to the front suspension upper arm, and tighten it with the castle nut.Torque: 87 N*m{ 887 kgf*cm , 64 ft.*lbf **
- Install a new clip to the steering knuckle.NOTICE:Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
6. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
- Install the skid control sensor to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.Torque: 6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf ** NOTICE:
- Do not twist the skid control sensor while installing.
- Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when installing the bolt.
7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
- Install the front wheels.Torque: 103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf **
- Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.
- Remove the front wheels.
- Jack up the front suspension lower arm placing a wooden block in between. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is placed in a horizontal position.
8. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Fully tighten the bolt on the lower side of the front shock absorber while holding the nut.Torque: 108 N*m{ 1101 kgf*cm , 80 ft.*lbf **
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEELTorque: 103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf **
10. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Last edited by Nixus; Aug 11, 2016 at 12:40 PM.
1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER
2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
5. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)
6. CONNECT REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)
7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
8. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
10. INSTALL REAR WHEELTorque: 103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf **
11. INSTALL INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
12. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
- Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the rear shock absorber assembly.
2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
- w/o AVS:
- Install the rear suspension support assembly, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer to the rear shock absorber assembly.
- Align the rear suspension support assembly so that the studs are positioned as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *aAbsorber Lower Bush Axis Line*bRear Suspension Support Assembly Stud (Toward Vehicle Interior) 2-Point Axis Line Front of the Vehicle - Using a 6 mm hexagon wrench, hold the piston rod of the rear shock absorber and tighten a new nut.Torque: 18 N*m{ 184 kgf*cm , 13 ft.*lbf ** NOTICE:Make sure that the socket hexagon wrench is fully inserted.
- Install the rear suspension support assembly, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer to the rear shock absorber assembly.
- w/ AVS:
- Install the rear suspension support assembly, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer and actuator support bracket to the rear shock absorber assembly.
- Align the rear suspension support assembly so that the studs are positioned as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *aAbsorber Lower Bush Axis Line*bRear Suspension Support Assembly Stud (Toward Vehicle Interior) 2-Point Axis Line Front of the Vehicle - Hold the actuator support bracket and tighten a new nut.Torque: 18 N*m{ 184 kgf*cm , 13 ft.*lbf ** NOTICE:Hold the actuator support bracket so as not to deform it.
- Install the rear suspension support assembly, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer and actuator support bracket to the rear shock absorber assembly.
3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
- Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber.Torque: 74 N*m{ 755 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf **
- Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the bolt and nut.NOTICE:Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
4. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
- Check that the control rod of the rear shock absorber is in the position shown in the illustration.Text in Illustration *a40°NOTICE:If the control rod is not in the position shown in the illustration, turn the control rod to adjust the position before installing the absorber control actuator.
- Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket.
- Turn the actuator clockwise approximately 40° until a click is felt.Text in Illustration *a40°NOTICE:
- Before turning the actuator, make sure to check that the actuator output shaft and control rod are securely connected.
- Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.
- Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
- Connect the connector.
5. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)
- Connect the toe control link sub-assembly to the rear axle assembly with a new nut.Torque: 70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm , 52 ft.*lbf **
6. CONNECT REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)
- Connect the rear steering link assembly to the rear axle assembly with a new nut.Torque: 70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm , 52 ft.*lbf **
7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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- When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
- Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
- Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.Standard Length (A):9.7 mm (0.3819 in.) Text in Illustration *1Wooden Block*2JackNOTICE:
8. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
- Tighten the bolt of the rear shock absorber.Torque: 110 N*m{ 1122 kgf*cm , 81 ft.*lbf ** NOTICE:Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.
9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
- Install the rear suspension arm cover to the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the 3 bolts.Torque: 12 N*m{ 122 kgf*cm , 9.0 ft.*lbf **
10. INSTALL REAR WHEELTorque: 103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf **
11. INSTALL INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
12. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Last edited by Nixus; Aug 11, 2016 at 12:42 PM.
A quick copy paste from the service manual, ignore the image links as they are links from my local HDD and for some reason I can't edit those out.
Last edited by Nixus; Aug 11, 2016 at 12:43 PM.
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