Rear Shock Absorber - Removal

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
Rear Shock Absorber - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 nuts and the No. 2 differential support protector.

11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Rear Shock Absorber - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.

12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM
Rear Shock Absorber - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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
Rear Shock Absorber - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 bolts and the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the body.

Rear Shock Absorber - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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
Rear Shock Absorber - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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:
Do not remove the lock nut.
Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
Rear Shock Absorber - Removal. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.