1991 LEXUS SC400 check oil

INSPECTION OF TIMING BELT
COMPONENTS
1. INSPECT TIMING BELTNOTICE:w Do not bend, twist or turn the timing belt inside
out.
w Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact
with oil, water or steam.
w Do not make use of timing belt tension when
installing or removing the mount bolt of the
camshaft timing pulley.
If there are any defects as shown in the illustrations, check
the following points:
(a) Premature parting
w Check for proper installation.
w Check the timing cover gasket for damage and
proper installation.
(b) If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check to see if either the camshaft or water pump is locked.
(c) If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face, check to see if there are nicks on the side of the idler
pulley lock.
(d) If there is wear or damage on only one side of the belt, check the belt guide and the alignment of each pulley.
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(e) If there is noticeable wear on the belt teeth, check thetiming cover for damage, correct gasket installation and
foreign material on the pulley teeth.
If necessary, replace the timing belt.
2. INSPECT IDLER PULLEY Check the turning smoothness of the idler pulley.
If necessary, replace the idler pulley.
3. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSIONER Check the turning smoothness of the tensioner.
If necessary, replace the tensioner.
4. INSPECT TIMING BELT TENSIONER (a) Visually check tensioner for oil leakage.
HINT: It is normal for a tensioner to show a small trance of oil
on the pushrod seal.
However, if there is an outright oil leak, the tensioner must be
replaced.
(b) Hold the tensioner with both hands, and push the push rod firmly against the floor or wall to check that it doesn't
move.
If the push rod moves, replace the tensioner.
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(c) Measure the protrusion of the push rod from housingend.
Protrusion: 7.7±10.5 mm (0.303±0.413 in.)
If the protrusion is not as specified, replace the tensioner.
INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT
(See Components page EM±23)1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
(b) Slide on the timing pulley facing the flange side inward.
2. INSTALL IDLER PULLEY (a) Apply adhesive to two or three threads of the pivot bolt.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833±00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the plate washer
and pulley with the pivot bolt.
Torque: 34 N Vm (350 kgf Vcm, 25 ft Vlbf)
(c) Check that the pulley bracket moves smoothly.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT NOTICE: The engine should be cold.
(a) Use the crankshaft pulley bolt to turn the crankshaft andalign the timing marks on the crankshaft timing pulley
and on the oil pump body.
(b) Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft timing pulley and idler pulley, and keep them clean.
(c) Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing pulley and
idler pulley.
HINT (When re±using timing belt): Align the matchmarks of
the crankshaft timing pulley and timing belt, and install the
belt with the arrow pointing in the direction of engine revolu-
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(b) Turn the camshaft, and align the timing marks of thecamshaft timing pulleys and No. 4 timing belt cover.
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9. INSTALL TIMING BELT HINT (When re±using timing belt): Align the matchmarks of
the timing belt and camshaft timing pulleys.
(a) Remove any oil or water on the camshaft timing pulley,and keep it clean.
(b) Install the timing belt, checking the tension between the
crankshaft timing pulley and exhaust camshaft timing
pulley.
10. SET TIMING BELT TENSIONER (a) Using a press, slowly press in the push rod using981±9,807N (100±1,000 kgf, 220±2,205 lbf) of
pressure.
(b) Align the holes of the push rod and housing, pass a 1.50
mm hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the push
rod retracted.
(c) Release the press.
(d) Install the dust boot onto the tensioner.
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14. INSTALL NO. 2 AND NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVERS(a) Install the gasket on the timing belt cover.
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the belt coverswith the nine bolts.
(c) Install the oil filler cap.
15. INSTALL RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP PULLEY (See steps 15, 16, 19 and 24 on pages EM±110 to 112)
16. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 8.5 liters (9.0 US qts, 7.5 Imp. qts)
A/T 8.4 liters (8.9 US qts, 7.4 Imp. qts)
17. (A/T)CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(See page MA±11)
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
18. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
19. CHECK IGNITION TIMING (See page IG±14)
Ignition timing:
105 BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
20. PERFORM ROAD TEST Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
21. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
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COMPRESSION CHECK
HINT: If there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or
poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure.
1. WARM UP AND STOP ENGINE Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
2. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERS (See steps 1, 5 to 10 and 14 on pages EM±11 to 13)
3. DISCONNECT COLD START INJECTOR CONNECTOR
4. DISCONNECT RH CAM POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil bracket.
(b) Disconnect the sensor connector.
5. DISCONNECT LH CAM POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
6. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS (a) Disconnect the eight high±tension cords from the sparkplugs.
Disconnect the high±tension cords at rubber boot. Do
not pull on the cords.
NOTICE: Pulling on or bending the cords may damage
the conductor inside.
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(b) Using a 16 mm spark plug wrench, remove the eightspark plugs.
7. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE (a) Insert a compression tester into the spark plug hole.
(b) Fully open the throttle.
(c) While cranking the engine, measure the compressionpressure.
HINT: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine rev-
olution of 250 rpm or more.
(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.
NOTICE: This measurement must be done in as short
time as possible.
Compression pressure:
1,226 kPa (12.5 kgf/cm, 178 psi) or more
Minimum pressure: 981 kPa (10.0 kgf/cm, 142 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm, 14 psi) or less
(e) If the cylinder compression in one or more cylinders islow, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder
through the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through
(c) for the cylinder with low compression.
w If adding oil helps the compression the piston rings
and/or cylinder bore are probably worn or
damaged.
w If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or
seating improper, or there may be leakage past the
gasket.
8. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS (a) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the eight sparkplugs.
Torque: 18 N Vm (180 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(b) C onnect the eight high±tension cords to the spark
plugs.
(c) Fit the high±tension cords to the cord clamps.
(See page IG±16)
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9. RECONNECT RH CAM POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the sensor connector.
(b) Connect the connector to the ignition coil bracket.
10. RECONNECT LH CAM POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
11. RECONNECT COLD START INJECTOR CONNECTOR
12. REINSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERS (See steps 28 to 30, 34 to 37, 40 and 41 on pages EM±25
to 27)
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