Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER - REMOVAL
| 1. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER |
| 2. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH |
| 3. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH |
| 4. REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER |
| 5. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER |
| 6. REMOVE SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH |
| 7. REMOVE SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH |
| 8. REMOVE REAR WHEEL |
| 9. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH |
| 10. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR |
Remove the 2 nuts and the No. 2 differential support protector.
| 11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE |
Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
| 12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM |
Loosen nut A.
- NOTICE:
- Do not remove the nut.
Remove bolt B and the nut. Disconnect the stabilizer link assembly and height control sensor link bracket from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
Remove bolt C, nut, and rear shock absorber.
- NOTICE:
- Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
Remove bolt D and the nut on the axle carrier side and remove the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the axle carrier.
- NOTICE:
- Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
| 13. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING |
Remove the 2 bolts and the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the body.
Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
- NOTICE:
- During this operation, hold the rear shock absorber with coil spring to prevent it from falling.
| 14. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER |
Loosen the lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm).
- HINT:
- Securely insert the socket hexagon wrench to the shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber.
- NOTICE:
Install SST to the rear coil spring so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks is as wide as possible within the installation area.
- SST
- 09727-30021(09727-00010,09727-00021,09727-00031)
Compress the rear coil spring until it can be moved freely.
- NOTICE:
- Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
Remove the nut.
Remove the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly, rear upper coil spring insulator, collar, rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion, and rear No. 1 spring bumper.
Remove the rear coil spring and rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear shock absorber. Release the SST and remove the rear coil spring.