1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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H. Inspect camshaft gear backlash
(a)  Install the camshafts without installing the exhaust camsub±gear.
(See step 7 on pages  EG±114 to 120)
(b)  Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
Stan

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12.  INSPECT AIR INTAKE CHAMBERUsing a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure
the surface contacting the intake manifold for warpage.
Maximum warpage:
0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
If warpage is gr

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
16. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SPARK PLUG TUBEGASKETS
(a)  Bend the ventilation case claw installed on the cylinder head
cover to an angle of 90  or more.
(b)  Using SST and a hammer, tap out the gasket.

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2. INSTALL VALVES
(a)  Using SST, push in a new oil seal.SST 09201±41020
(b)  Install the following parts: (1) Valve
(2) Spring seat
(3) Valve spring
(4) Spring retainer
(c)  Using SST, compress the

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
CYLINDER HEADS INSTALLATION
EG22V±02
(See Components for Removal and Installation)
1.  INSTALL RH EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO RH CYLINDERHEAD
(a)  Place a new gasket on the cylinder head with the white pain

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(b)  Install the exhaust manifold with 8 new nuts. Uniformlytighten  the nuts in several passes.
Torque: 44 N Vm (450 kgf Vcm, 33 ft Vlbf)
(c)  Install the main heated oxygen sensor.
Torque: 44 N Vm

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B.  Install cylinder head boltsHINT:
wThe cylinder head bolts are tightened in 2 progressive
steps (steps (c) and (e)).
w If any cylinder head bolt is broken or deformed, replace
it.
(a)  Apply a lig

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(e)  Retighten  the cylinder head bolts 90 in the numerical order
shown.
(f)  Check that the painted mark is now at a 90  angle to front.
4.  CONNECT MAIN HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTORS
Connect  t