1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
EQUIPMENT
 


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Note
 Caliper gauge

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE DATA
StarterRated voltage and output power12 V 2.0 kW
No±load characteristicCurrent 120 A or less at 11.5 V
rpm 3,300 rpm or more at 11.5 V
Brush lengthSTD 15.0±15.5

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
STARTING SYSTEM
STARTING SYSTEM
NOTE: The specification descriptions ºUSA Spec.º and
º Exc. USA Spec. º used in this section indicate the following
specifications.
USA Spec .: USA (50 States) Spe

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
DESCRIPTION
The starter is a reduction type starter with a small, high±speed motor u\
sed to drive the pinion gear. It is
installed in the center of the V±bank of the cylinder block. ST±2
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START

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
SYSTEM CIRCUIT
OPERATION
When the ignition switch is turned to START, current flows from terminal 50 to the coil of the solenoid and
the plunger is pulled by the magnetic force of the coil. When the

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
09201±41020Valve Stem Oil
Seal ReplacerArmature rear bearing
09286±46011Injection Pump
Spline Shaft PullerArmature front bearing
09612±24014
Steering Gear
H

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
STARTER
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
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STARTING SYSTEM StarterST±5 
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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
REMOVAL OF STARTER
(See Components on page ST±5)
1.  DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition