Front Suspension System: Removal & Installation Lexus LX J100

Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove engine undercover. Remove torsion bar. See «TORSION BAR»(ref-3002-S04532281112000041700000) . Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm. Disconnect shock absorber from lower control arm. Remove lower control arm-to-steering knuckle cotter pin and nut. Using appropriate puller, disconnect steering knuckle from lower control arm.
2. Remove lower control arm bolts and nuts. Remove lower control arm.

Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-3002-S40671466692000041700000) .
2. Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

Removal & Installation

1. Remove lower control arm. See «LOWER CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT»(ref-3002-S31184229632000041700000) . Using a chisel and hammer, pry up flange of No. 1. bushing.
2. Using press and Bushing Removal/Installation Set (SST 09710-03101), install appropriate adapters, and press bushing No 1 from lower control arm. Using appropriate adapters from set, remove bushing No. 2 from frame.
3. To install, coat rubber area of replacement lower control arm bushings with soapy water. Using press and appropriate bushing removal/installation adapters, install lower control arm bushing into lower control arm. Using appropriate adapters from bushing removal/installation set, install lower control arm bushing into frame. Install lower control arm.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove engine undercover. Remove nut, bolt, 2 retainer brackets, 2 cushions and stabilizer bar link. Remove stabilizer bar. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Scheme 5

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove engine undercover. Mark torsion bar, torque arm and anchor arm for installation reference. Measure dimension "A" between anchor arm adjusting bolt end and frame. (Scheme 5) Loosen anchor arm bolt until spring tension is free. Measure anchor arm bolt "B." (Scheme 5)
2. Remove anchor arm adjusting bolt, swivel and adjusting seat. Remove torsion bar spring with anchor arm. Remove anchor arm from torsion bar spring. Remove 2 nuts, bolt and torque arm. see scheme 1
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Align reference marks. Tighten anchor arm adjusting bolts so dimensions "A" and "B" are same as when removed. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-3002-S40671466692000041700000). Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove front fender apron. Disconnect ABS speed sensor. Disconnect steering knuckle from upper suspension arm by supporting lower control arm with floor jack. Remove upper ball joint nut and cotter pin.
2. Using puller, separate upper ball joint from steering knuckle. Mark and remove adjustment cams from upper control arm shaft. Remove upper control arm.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

Remove upper control arm. See UPPER CONTROL ARM . Using a chisel and hammer, pry up bushing flange. Using Upper Control Arm Bushing Remover (9710-03101), remove bushing.

Using a steel plate and press, install new bushing. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.