Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.

Support the front lower suspension arm with a jack.

Support the front lower suspension arm with a jack.

Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 SUSPENSION

Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 SUSPENSION

Fully extend the front shock absorber rod.

Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber so that both recessed parts are aligned.

Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber so that both recessed parts are aligned.

Check that shock absorber oil is not seeping or leaking from the sliding parts of the shock absorber rod.

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