Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video is made as a guideline to show you how to change the front lower ball joints on a 97-05 Lexus GS (300, 400, 430).
I hope it was helpful!

Torque Sepcs:
- Ball Joint Stud Nut: 119 ft-lbs
- Ball Joint To Knuckle Bolts: 83 ft-lbs
- Upper Ball Joint Nut: 64 ft-lbs
- Brake Caliper Bracket To Knuckle Bolts: 87 ft-lbs
- Wheel: 76 ft-lbs

Parts used in this video:
- Front Lower Right Ball Joint – Moog 500101: amazon.com/gp/product/B004991LTW
- Front Lower Left Ball Joint - Moog K500102: amazon.com/gp/product/B00498ZRTI

Tools needed for this repair:
- 6 Ton Jack Stands: harborfreight.com/6-ton-steel-jack-stands-61197.html
- 3 Ton Low Profile Jack: harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-service-jack-with-rapid-pump-61282.html
- Grease Gun: amazon.com/gp/product/B07BMND4P1
- Grease: amazon.com/gp/product/B000IG20RW
- ½ Inch Swivel Sockets: harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-impact-swivel-socket-set-7-pc-67911.html
- 3/8” Deep 6-Point Sockets: harborfreight.com/10-pc-38-in-drive-metric-high-visibility-deep-socket-67867.html
- Hammer: homedepot.com/p/Husky-16-oz-Fiberglass-Claw-Hammer-N-G16CHD-HN/205386272
- Ball Joint Separator Tool: harborfreight.com/11-3-4-quarter-inch-ball-joint-separator-1740.html
- ½ inch Ratchet: amazon.com/Stanley-91-930-2-Inch-Release-Ratchet/dp/B000NJ7U1U
- 3/8” Ratchet: harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-low-profile-ratchet-62328.html
- ½ Inch Breaker Bar: amazon.com/Capri-Tools-Extension-Breaker-inches/dp/B00VPPK0E0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476931713&sr=8-1&keywords=breaker+bar
- ½”Torque Wrench: harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-239.html
- Pliers: amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-GrooveLock-Pliers-2078110/dp/B000A0OW22

Please note that I am not a professional mechanic, nor am I saying that you must do exactly what I say in this video. Perform these repairs at your own risk! Safety first ;)