Toe Control Link: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE
- Disconnect the rear speed sensor wire connector.
- Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor wire from the toe control link sub-assembly
- REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the nut.
- Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.
SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060, 09961-02060)
A:
1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
NOTE: As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.). - Using SST, remove the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration
SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010, 09961-02060, 09961-02060)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CAUTION: Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.NOTE:- Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
- Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
- Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
- Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.
If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.
- Put matchmarks on the toe adjust plate and rear suspension member
- Remove the nut, toe adjust cam, toe adjust plate, and toe control link sub-assembly