1991 LEXUS SC300 Service Repair Manual

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF
VALVE CLEARANCE
HINT: Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the en-
gine is cold.
1.  DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
CAUTION: Turn the ignition

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6.  REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH INTAKE AIRCONNECTOR
(a)  Disconnect the following hoses and connectors:(1) PCV hose
(2) Three vacuum hoses
(3) VSV (for EGR) connector
(4) Throttle position sensor conne

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9.  REMOVE NO. 3, NO. 1 AND NO. 2 CYLINDER HEADCOVERS
(a)  Remove the 12 bolts and four nuts.
(b)  Remove the cylinder head covers and gaskets.
10.  SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION (a)  Turn th

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(c)  Turn the crankshaft 2/3 of a revolution (240), check
only the valves indicated in the illustration.
Measure the valve clearance.
[See procedure in step (b)]
(d)  Turn the crankshaft a further 2

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wPosition SST on the edge of the lifter for easy removal
of the shim.
w Remove the adjusting shim with a small screwdriver and
a magnetic finger.
(b) D e t e r m i n e t h e r e p l a c e m e n t a d

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13.  REINSTALL NO. 3, NO. 1 AND NO. 2 CYLINDER HEADCOVERS
(a)  Remove any oil packing (FIPG) material.
(b)  Apply seal packing to the cylinder head as shown in theillustration.
Seal packing: Part No.