1991 LEXUS SC300 timing belt

REMOVAL OF DISTRIBUTOR
(See Components on page IG±23)
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
2. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE FROM WATER INLET
3. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERS
(See steps 1 to 8 on pages IG±11 to 13)
4. REMOVE DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY Remove the pulley bolt, cover plate and idler pulley.
5. REMOVE RH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER (a) Disconnect the cam position sensor connector from theignition coil bracket.
(b) Disconnect the cam position sensor wire from the clamp
on the timing belt cover.
(c) Remove the five mounting bolts.
(d) Disconnect the connector grommet from the timing belt cover.
(e) Disconnect the wire clamp from the timing belt cover, and remove the timing belt cover and four gaskets.
6. REMOVE LH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER (a) Disconnect the cam position sensor wire from the clamp
on the timing belt cover.
(b) Disconnect the cam position sensor connector.
(c) Remove the three mounting bolts.
(d) Disconnect the connector grommet from the timing belt cover, and remove the timing belt cover and two
gaskets.
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5. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAPSInstall the distributor cap with the three bolts. Install the two
distributor caps.
Torque: 3.8 N Vm (39 kgf Vcm, 34 in. Vlbf)
6. CONNECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR
CAPS
Connect the ten high±tension cords.
NOTICE: Connect the high±tension cord by pressing on
the correct place as shown in the illustration.
If not done this way, the high±tension cord will interfere with
the camshaft timing pulley.
7. INSTALL RH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER (a) Install the four gaskets to the timing belt cover.
(b) Install the connector grommet to the timing belt cover.
(c) Install the timing belt cover with the five bolts.
Torque: 16 N Vm (160 kgf Vcm, 12 ft Vlbf)
HINT (12 mm head bolt): Use bolts 106 mm (4.17 in.) in
length.
(d) Install the wire clamp to the timing belt cover.
(e) Install the cam position sensor wire to the wire clamp on
the timing belt cover.
(f) Install the cam position sensor connector to the ignition coil bracket.
8. INSTALL LH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER (a) Install the two gaskets to the timing belt cover.
(b) Run the cam po sition sensor wire through the timing belt
cover hole.
(c) Install the timing belt cover and connector bracket with the three bolts.
(d) Connect the cam position sensor connector.
(e) In sta ll th e ca m po sitio n se n so r c onnector to the
connector bracket.
(f) Install the cam position sensor wire to the wire clamp on
the timing belt cover.
(g) Install the connector grommet to the timing belt cover.
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9. INSTALL DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEYInstall the idler pulley and cover plate with the pulley bolt.
Torque: 37 N Vm (380 kgf Vcm, 27 ft Vlbf)
10. INSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERS
(See steps 5 to 9 and 11 on pages IG±17 to 19)
11. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE TO WATER INLET
12. C O N N E C T C A B L E TO N E G AT I V E T E R M I N A L O F BATTERY
13. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±6)
14. WARM UP ENGINE Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
15. CONNECT TACHOMETER Connect the tester probe of a tachometer to terminal IG
of
the check (ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
HINT: Set the tachometer to the 4±cylinder range.
NOTICE:
w Never allow the tachometer tester probe to touch ground
as it could result in damage to the igniter and/or ignition
coil.
w As some tachometers are not compatible with this
ignition system, we recommend that you confirm the
compatibility of your unit before use.
16. CHECK IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(b) C onnect the tester probe of a timing light to the
high±tension cord for No.6 cylinder.
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE DATA
Ignition timing8±125 BTDC @ idlegg
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
Firing order1±8±4±3±6±5±7±2
Spark plugTypeNDPK20R11g
NGK BKR6EP11
Electrode gapNew plug STD 1.1 mm 0.043 in.
Used plug Limit 1.3 mm 0.051 in.
High±tensionResistance25 k
per cordg
cord
Ignition coilPrimary coil resistance0.40±0.50
gy
Secondary coil resistance10.0±14.0 k

Cam positionResistanceat ±10± +40 5C (14±104 5F)835±1,350

sensor
Engine speedResistanceat ±10± +40 5C (14±104 5F)835±1,350

sensor
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Part tightenedNVmkgf Vcmft Vlbf
Spark plug X Cylinder head1818013
Cam position sensor X Distributor housing18185 13
Distributor cap X Distributor housing3.839 34 in. Vlbf
Distributor rotor X Camshaft timing pulley3.839 34 in. Vlbf
RH No.2 timing belt cover X Cylinder block (for 12 mm head)16160 12
Drive belt idler pulley X Hydraulic pump37380 27
Engine speed sensor X Oil pump6.46556 in. Vlbf
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REMOVAL OF OIL PUMP
(See Components on page LU±8)
HINT: When repairing the oil pump, the oil pan and strainer
should be removed and cleaned.
1. REMOVE ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION (See pages EM±118 to 128)
2. SEPARATE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (See pages EM±129 to 130)
3. INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND FOR REMOVAL
4. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See steps 8 to 35 on pages EM±36 to 43)
5. REMOVE NO.2 IDLER PULLEY, NO.1 IDLER PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(See steps 36 to 38 on page EM±44)
6. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE (a) Remove the mounting bolt.
(b) Pull out the dipstick guide together with dipstick guide.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the dipstick guide.
7. REMOVE BRACKET OF MAIN OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR FROM NO.1 OIL PAN
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the connector bracket.
8. REMOVE OIL LEVEL SENSOR (a) Disconnect the level sensor connector.
(b) Remove the four mounting bolts, and disconnect theengine wire bracket.
(c) Remove the level sensor.
(d) Remove the gasket from the level sensor.
9. REMOVE NO.2 OIL PAN (a) Remove the twelve mounting bolts and two nuts.
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8. INSTALL OIL LEVEL SENSOR(a) Install a new gasket to the level sensor.
(b) Install the level sensor with the four bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N Vm (55 kgf Vcm, 48 in. Vlbf)
HINT: Use bolts 16 mm (0.63 in.) in length.
(c) Connect the level sensor connector.
9. INSTALL BRACKET OF MAIN OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR TO NO.1 OIL PAN
Install the connector bracket with bolt.
10. INSTALL OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE AND DIPSTICK (a) Install a new O±ring to the dipstick guide.
(b) Apply soapy water to the O±ring.
(c) Push in the dipstick guide into the guide hole of the No.1
oil pan.
(d) Install the engine wire bracket and dipstick guide with bolt.
(e) Install the oil dipstick.
11. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY, NO.1 IDLER PULLEY AND NO.2 IDLER PULLEY
(See steps 1 to 3 on pages EM±46 and 47)
12. INSTALL TIMING BELT
(See steps 4 to 35 on pages EM±47 to 56)
13. REMOVE ENGINE STAND FROM ENGINE
14. ASSEMBLE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (See pages EM±165 and 166)
15. INSTALL ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION (See pages EM±167 to 177)
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6. REMOVE UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER(a) Remove the two mounting bolts.
(b) Disconnect the front side claw groove of the cord coverfrom the claw of the lower cover, and remove the cord
cover.
7. REMOVE RH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the bolt and engine wire cover.
8. REMOVE LH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the two bolts and engine wire cover.
9. REMOVE VSV FOR EVAP SYSTEM Remove the two bolts, and disconnect the VSV from cylinder
head and timing belt cover.
10. REMOVE RH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER Remove the three bolts and timing belt cover.
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11. REMOVE LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER(a) Remove the four mounting bolts.
(b) Disconnect the cord grommet from the timing belt cover,
and remove the timing belt cover.
(c) Remove the cord grommet from the high±tension cord.
12. REMOVE LOWER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (a) Disconnect the high±tension cord from the RH ignitioncoil.
(b) D i s c onnect the high±tension cords from the
high±tension cord cover.
(c) Remove the bolt and cord cover.
13. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (a) Disconnect the following connectors:(1) Throttle position sensor connector
(2) (w/ TRAC)
Sub±throttle position sensor connector
(3) (w/ TRAC) Sub±throttle actuator connector
(b) Disconnect the following hoses: (1) Heat water hose from heater water valve
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