Rear No. 2 Upper Control Arm Removal

Suspension & Axle. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Suspension. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL NO.2 SUPPORT PROTECTOR

  3. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM

Rear No. 2 Upper Control Arm -- Removal



1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


2. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL NO.2 SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
  1. Remove the 2 nuts and the differential No.2 support protector.



3. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
  1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly and the load sensing valve sensor bracket from the rear No.2 suspension arm.

  1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear No.2 suspension arm assembly



4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear No. 2 Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Remove the nut on the axle carrier side.

    SST
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  1. Using SST, separate the rear No.2 upper control arm.

    NOTICE:
    1. Securely tie the string of the SST to the vehicle.
    2. Do not damage the dust cover.
    3. Securely set the SST on the spacer of the axle carrier.
    4. If the spacer of the axle carrier comes off, replace the axle carrier with a new one.


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
  1. Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear No.2 upper control arm.

    HINT:
    Push the axle carrier downward.