Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUSPENSION

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Front Lower Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  • HINT:
  • Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.
3. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Remove the clip and the nut.

Front Lower Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using SST, separate the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.

  • SST
  • 09628-00011
  • NOTICE:
Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle.
4. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY
Front Lower Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link from the front lower suspension arm.

5. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
Front Lower Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Loosen the nut while holding the bolt.

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not remove the bolt.

Separate the lower part of the front shock absorber from the front lower suspension arm.

6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
Front Lower Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer link assembly LH.

  • HINT:
  • If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Front Lower Suspension Arm - 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 Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts from the front lower ball joint.

Front Lower Suspension Arm - 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 Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Front Lower Suspension Arm - 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.

9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
Front Lower Suspension Arm - 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
  • 09950-40011(09951-04010,09952-04010,09953-04020,09954-04010,09955-04051,09957-04010,09958-04011)
  • NOTICE:
Do not damage the front lower suspension arm.
Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boots.
10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 ARM BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Front Lower Suspension Arm - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the nut, washer, and lower No. 2 arm bracket assembly from the front lower suspension arm.