1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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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

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
TIMING BELT
COMPONENTS
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ENGINE MECHANICAL Timing BeltEM±23 
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REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT
(See Components on page EM±23)1.  REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND RADIATOR (See steps 1 to 3, 6 and 7 on pages EM±64 and 66)
2.  REMOVE NO. 3 AND NO. 2 TIMING BELT COVERS (a)  R

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(a)  Alternately  loosen the two bolts, and remove them, thetensioner and dust boot.
(b)  Disconnect  the timing belt from the camshaft timing pulleys.
6.  REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS Using SST, r

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8.  REMOVE NO. 1 TIMING BELT COVERRemove the five bolts, timing belt cover and two gaskets.
9.  REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE
10.  REMOVE TIMING BELT HINT (When re±using timing belt): Draw an arrow on th

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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 stea

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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.

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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
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