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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS1998SC 300REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - REARTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSLS400
1998 Lexus SC 300
Torque Specifications: LS400
1998 Lexus SC 300SECTION LS400
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (LS400)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Axle Shaft Lock Nut | 213 (289) |
| Brake Caliper-To-Axle Carrier Bolt | 77 (104) |
| No. 1 Lower Arm-To-Body Bolt (Camber) | 57 (78) |
| No. 1 Lower Arm-To-Rear Axle Carrier Bolt | 44 (59) |
| No. 2 Lower Arm-To-Body Bolt (Camber) | 57 (78) |
| No. 2 Lower Arm-To-Rear Axle Carrier Bolt | 60 (81) |
| Strut Center Rod-To-Suspension Support Bolt | 20 (27) |
| Strut-To-Axle Carrier Bolt | 101 (137) |
| Stabilizer Bar Bushing Bracket Bolt | 13 (18) |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nut | 48 (65) |
| Strut Rod-To-Body Bolt | 57 (78) |
| Strut Rod-To-Rear Axle Carrier Bolt | 136 (184) |
| Suspension Support-To-Body Bolt | 47 (64) |
| Upper Ball Joint-To-Axle Carrier Nut | 80 (109) |
| Upper Suspension Arm-To-Body Bolt | 121 (164) |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 76 (103) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β | |
| ABS Sensor Bolt | 69 (7.8) |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.