Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUSPENSION

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.
Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts from the front lower ball joint.

Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not remove the nut.
Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Remove the clip and castle nut.

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

  • SST
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  • NOTICE:
Do not damage the front lower suspension arm.
Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boots.