1991 LEXUS SC400 cooling

RADIATOR
CLEANING OF RADIATOR
Using water or a steam cleaner, remove any mud and dirt
from the radiator core.
NOTICE: If using a high pressure type cleaner, be careful
not to deform the fins of the radiator core. If the cleaner
nozzle pressure is 2,942±3,432 kPa (30±35 kgf/cm2,
427±498 psi), keep a distance at least 40±50 cm
(15.75±19.69 in.) between the radiator core and cleaner
nozzle.
INSPECTION OF RADIATOR
1. REMOVE RADIATOR CAP FROM RESERVOIR TANK
2. INSPECT RADIATOR CAPUsing a radiator cap tester, pump the tester and measure the
relief valve opening pressure.
Standard opening pressure:
74±103 kPa
(0.75±1.05 kgf/cm, 10.7±14.9 psi)
Minimum opening pressure:
59 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm, 8.5 psi)
If the opening pressure is less than minimum, replace the ra-
diator cap.
3. INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS (a) Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator captester to the reservoir tank.
(b) Warm up the engine.
(c) Pump it to 118 kPa (1.2 kgf/cm2, 17.1 psi), check that pressure does not drop.
If the pressure drops, check for leaks as the hoses, radiator
or water pump. If no external leaks are found, check the heat-
er core, cylinder block and head.
4. REINSTALL RADIATOR CAP
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(4) Pressure hose from hydraulic motor
(5) Return hose from hydraulic motor
6. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN INLET PIPE FROM FAN SHROULD
Remove the two bolts, brackets and bushings, and discon-
nect the inlet pipe.
7. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK FROM FAN SHROULD
(a) Disconnect the suction hose from the clamp on the fanshrould.
(b) Remove the four bolts, and disconnect the reservoir tank.
8. DISCONNECT WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the wire cl amp from the radiator fan shrould.
9. REMOVE RADIATOR (a) Re mo ve th e two bo lts, scre w an d u pper radiator
support. Remove the two upper radiator supports.
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(b) Slightly lift the radiator, and disconnect the two oil cooler
hoses (for cooling fan) from the hose clamp on the
radiator fan shrould.
(c) Remove the radiator.
(d) Remove the two lower radiator supports.
10. REMOVE FAN SHROULD FROM RADIATOR Remove the four bolts and fan shrould.
INSTALLATION OF RADIATOR
(See Components on page CO±15)
1. INSTALL FAN SHROULD TO RADIATOR Install the fan shrould with the four bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
2. INSTALL RADIATOR
(a) Install the two lower radiator supports to the radiator.
(b) Place the radiator on the body bracket.
(c) Slightly lift the radiator, and connect the two oil coolerhoses (for cooling fan) to the hose clamp on the radiator
fan shrould.
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(d) Install the upper radiator support with the two bolts andscrew. Install the two upper radiator supports.
Torque: 12 N Vm (120 kgf Vcm, 9 ft Vlbf)
3. CONNECT WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the water temperature sensor connector.
(b) Install the wire clamp to the radiator fan shrould.
4. INSTALL COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK TO FAN SHROULD
(a) Install the reservoir tank with the four bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
(b) Install the suction hose to the clamp on the fan shrould.
5. INSTALL COOLING FAN INLET PIPE TO FAN SHROULD Install the inlet pipe with the two bushings, brackets and
bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
6. CONNECT HOSES
Connect the following hoses:(1) Pressure hose to hydraulic motor Connect the pres-
sure hose with a new gasket and union bolt.
Torque: 64 N Vm (650 kgf Vcm, 47 ft Vlbf)
(2) Return hose to hydraulic motor
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9. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±7)
10. FILL COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK WITH FLUID (See pages CO±23 and 24)
11. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(See page MA±11)
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
12. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
13. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN
Description
In this way system, the cooling fan ECU controls the hydraulic pressure ac\
ting on the hydraulic motor, thus
controlling the speed of the cooling fan steplessly in response to the c\
ondition of the engine and air conditioner.
Operation
The hydraulic pump is driven by a drive belt (V±ribbed belt). The sole\
noid valve adjusts the volume of oil
sent from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic motor which drives the fan dir\
ectly, thereby controlling the fan
speed. Oil which has passed through the hydraulic motor is cooled by the oil coole\
r before returning to the reservoir
tank. The solenoid valve is controlled by the computer in accordance with the E/G\
rpm, water temp. and A/C
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On±Vehicle Inspection
INSPECTION OF DRIVE BELT
(See step 1 on page CH±5)
INSPECTION OF FLUID LEVEL
1. KEEP VEHICLE LEVEL
2. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL
(a) Using SST, connect terminals OP1 and E1 of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
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HINT: When terminals OP1 and E1 are connected, the circuit
of the water temp. sensor is grouded, fixing the fan speed at
approx. 1,100 rpm. (Fail±safe operation occurs.)
(b) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm until the fluid temperature reaches the specified temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70±90 5C (158±195 5F)
(c) Check that there is no foaming and emulsification of the
fluid in the reservoir tank.
(d) Measure the fluid level with the engine running.
(e) Stop the engine, and measure the fluid level.
(f) Subtract (d) from (e).
Maximum stroke: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
(g) Check the fluid level.
If low, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON II
HINT: Check that fluid level is within the ºHOTº level on reser-
voir tank. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the ºCOLDº\
level on the tank.
(h) Remove the SST from the check connector.
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BLEEDING OF HYDRAULIC COOLING
SYSTEM
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR TANKIf low, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON II
HINT: Check that fluid level is within the ºHOTº level on reser-
voir tank. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the ºCOLDº\
level on the tank.
2. BLEED COOLING SYSTEM (a) Using SST, connect terminals OP1 and E1 of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
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HINT: When terminals OP1 and E1 are connected, the circuit
of the water temp. sensor is grounded, fixing the fan speed
at approx. 1,100 rpm. (Fail±safe operation occurs.)
(b) Start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal.
(c) Leave the engine running for several seconds.
(d) Check that there is no foaming and emulsification of the fluid in the reservoir tank.
INSPECTION OF OIL PRESSURE
1. CONNECT PRESSURE GAUGE
(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect thepressure hose from the hydraulic motor.
(b) Connect the gauge side of a pressure gauge to pressure
hose, and the valve side to the hydraulic motor.
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