Lexus ES: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the rear stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the front of the vehicle.

2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

(a) Install the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets to the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets so that each arrow mark faces the front of the vehicle.

*a	Arrow Mark
	Front of the Vehicle

3. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts. Torque: 78 N·m {795 kgf·cm, 58 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).

*a Identification Mark

4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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5. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A). Torque: 75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf} HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

(b) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the bolt and nut (B).

Torque:

75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf}

(c) Install the cap to the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

for 2GR-FKS: Click here

for A25A-FXS: Click here

8. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C).

(b) Install the 2 bolts and clip (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

9. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Install the No. 2 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C).

(b) Install the 2 bolts and clip (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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11. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

for 2GR-FKS: Click here

for A25A-FXS: Click here

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