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Front Suspension (LS430)

  1. Ensure riding height, camber, and steering axis inclination are correct. See RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT . Also see CAMBER ADJUSTMENT  and STEERING AXIS INCLINATION  under WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES.
  2. Measure caster of each front wheel. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust caster (if necessary) by replacing No. 2 bushing bracket. See Fig 1. Raise vehicle with wheel in full rebound position. Remove nut and washer from rear of lower No. 2 bushing. Remove bolts from right and left sides of lower No. 2 bushing bracket and remove bracket from lower arm.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear No. 2 Bushing Bracket (LS430)
    G00029062Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Using a bearing splitter and a press, remove lower No. 2 bushing from bracket. Replace with correct bracket. See REAR NO. 2 BUSHING BRACKET REPLACEMENT SELECTION  table. Reinstall bushing. Install lower bracket into lower arm shaft. Install washer and nut to rear of lower No. 2 bushing and hand tighten. Install two bolts to right and left side of lower No. 2 bushing bracket and tighten to 64 ft. lbs. (87 N.m) . Lower vehicle until wheels are completely grounded. Tighten nut to rear of lower No. 2 bushing to 101 ft. lbs. (137 N.m) .
    REAR NO. 2 BUSHING BRACKET REPLACEMENT SELECTION

    Adjustment Amount (1) Part No.
    +30° 48652-50040
    -30° 48652-50050
    (1)
    Dinension is in degrees.
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