Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
Service Data Specification
| Front wheel al-ignmwnt | Vehicle height | Front(1) | 232 mm (9.13 in.) | ||||
| Rear(2) | 209 mm (8.22 in.) | ||||||
| Toe-in (total) | 0°09' ± 12' (0°, 10' ± 0.2°, 1.0 ± 2 mm, 0.06 ± 0.08 in.) | ||||||
| Rack end length difference | 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less | ||||||
| Wheel angle | Inside wheel | 36°44' (35°44' - 38°44') | |||||
| 36.73° (35.73° - 38.73°) | |||||||
| Outside wheel (Reference) | 30° 48' | ||||||
| 30.8° | |||||||
| Camber | -0°35' ± 45' (-0.58° ± 0.75°) | ||||||
| Left-right error | 30' (0.5°) or less | ||||||
| Caster | 7°55' ± 45' (7.92° ± 0.75°) | ||||||
| Left-right error | 30' (0.5°) or less | ||||||
| Steering axis inclination | 9°10' ± 45' (9.16° ± 0.75°) | ||||||
| Right-left error | 30' (0.5°) or less | ||||||
| Front suspension | Lower ball joint turning torque | 0.1 - 3.0 N.m (1.0 - 30 kgf.cm, 0.9 - 26 in..lbf) | |||||
| Lower ball joint excessive play | 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) | ||||||
| Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque | 0.05 - 1.5 N.m (0.5 - 15 kgf.cm, 0.4 - 13 in..lbf) | ||||||
| Upper arm ball joint turning torque | 1.0 - 3.4 N.m (10-35 kgf.cm, 9.0 - 30 in..lbf) | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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