Steering Knuckle Installation

Suspension & Axle. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Axle. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE

  2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  6. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT

  7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

  8. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

  9. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

Steering Knuckle -- Installation



1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with a nut.

    Torque:
    87 N*m{887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf}
  1. Install a new clip.

    NOTICE:
    If the holes for the clip are not aligned, further tighten the nut up to 60°.


2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    120 N*m{1,224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf}


3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

    Torque:
    69 N*m{702 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf}


4. INSTALL FRONT DISC
  1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

    HINT:
    When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimum runout.


5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Install the brake caliper assembly and new No. 1 caliper plates to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    78 N*m{795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf}
    NOTICE:
    1. Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.
    2. Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.
    3. Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.


6. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Connect the speed sensor connector to the seed sensor front.

    NOTICE:
    Do not twist the sensor wire.


7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque:
103 N*m{1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}


8. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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9. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
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