1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
TUNE±UP
EG10Z±05
ENGINE COOLANT INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR TANK
The coolant level should be above the ªCOLD LEVELº at nor-
mal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
If low, chec

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
EG0B4±0K
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION
1.  CHECK OIL QUALITYCheck the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or
thinning.
If oil quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SG

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wIf the vehicle has been running, wait 5 minutes or more
after the vehicle stops before measuring the battery
voltage.
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
HINT: Check the i

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
2.  INSPECT AND CLEAN AIR FILTER
(a)  Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damagedor only.
If necessary, replace the air filter.
(b)  Clean the air filter with compressed air. First

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
EG0EY±02
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
HINT: A belt tensioner is used, so checking the belt tension
is not necessary.
(a)  Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc. If

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
EG21S±02
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
HINT: Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the en-
gine is cold.
1.  DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be s

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(b)  Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to thecylinder head cover.
(c)  Remove the 2 hose clamps.
(d)  Disconnect  the intake air connector from the throttle body and air cleaner hose,

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
10.  REMOVE RH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERRemove the 3 bolts, timing belt cover and 3 gaskets.
11.  DISCONNECT FUEL INLET HOSE FROM LH DELIVERY PIPE
Remove the pulsation damper and 2 gaskets, and discon-